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.

the high cost of living in Rosefrost Hollow and Stuart's pampered nature,

his furniture, she thought it was only fair for her to

married, after all, and sharing household expenses was a

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

me, sir, are

surprised. "Sure, but you seem a bit

later, the fishmonger watched in awe as Morwenna skillfully filleted a

I can slice them

know, the pay isn't great here. Four

more

then, you're on

bounce in her step. The job was close to home and wouldn't interfere with her duties to

she cheerfully made dinner,

wore on, and there was no

nibbled on a bread roll to stave off her hunger, then stepped outside to

to get Stuart's mobile number to check when he'd

her eyelids heavy, and she drifted off to

arrived at midnight, he brought

a warm yellow glow

His footsteps woke Morwenna.

him. "You're back, Stuart. I've cleaned up

look softened momentarily, then turned puzzled as he asked, "Did you

weeds?"

those 'weeds' were worth over a hundred thousand. Get

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