As midday approached, with her stomach rumbling, Morwenna tucked into what was essentially a brunch.

She felt replete and satisfied, and her mood greatly improved.

She went to the yard, rolled up her sleeves, and got to work.

Weeding and tilling the soil was no challenge for her.

The yard was lovely and spacious, although overrun with weeds.

Growing up in the mountains, Morwenna viewed anything that wasn't a colorful flower or a crop as a weed.

Weeds could hinder crop growth and had to be removed.

So, she diligently pulled out all the verdant weeds and tidied up the entire yard.

She knew Stuart was testing her patience, but she wasn't scared.

Norbert had warned her about Stuart's temper, and she felt she should be more patient with her husband.

After several hours of hard work, Morwenna called Zoe to find the only local supermarket in her area.

The market was in District 8, preserved at the demand of local elders.

Holding her groceries and eyeing the dwindling cash in her purse, Morwenna knew she needed a job.

for Stuart. Given the high cost of living in Rosefrost Hollow

thought it was only fair for her

married, after all, and sharing household expenses was

she was getting the better end of the deal, she resolved to earn money and treat

a fishmonger, she eagerly inquired, "Excuse me,

seem a bit too delicate for this kind

later, the fishmonger watched in awe as Morwenna skillfully filleted

want, I can slice them thinner," she

isn't

more than

then, you're on from

step. The job was

house, she cheerfully made dinner, waiting for

the evening wore on, and there was no sign of

hunger,

Stuart's mobile number to check when he'd be home for

afternoon, sitting down made her eyelids heavy, and she drifted off to

arrived at midnight, he brought a sharp, almost metallic

on, casting a warm yellow glow at night, and even more so

His footsteps woke Morwenna.

at him. "You're back,

puzzled as he asked, "Did you pull

weeds?"

those 'weeds' were worth over a hundred thousand.

paled at

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