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.

and cooking for Stuart. Given the high cost of living in Rosefrost Hollow and Stuart's pampered nature, her funds

Stuart's house and used his furniture, she thought it was only fair for her

sharing household expenses was a natural part

better end of the deal, she resolved to

up to a fishmonger, she eagerly inquired, "Excuse me, sir, are you hiring someone to help

fish guy glanced up, somewhat surprised. "Sure, but you seem a bit too delicate for this kind of

watched in

want, I can slice them

um, that's fine. But you know, the pay isn't

more

you're on

a bounce in her step. The job

to the house, she cheerfully made dinner, waiting for Stuart to come

cooled as the evening wore on, and

hunger, then stepped outside to wait on a garden bench,

number to check

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

Stuart finally arrived at midnight, he brought a sharp,

a warm yellow glow at night, and even more so to see someone waiting

His footsteps woke Morwenna.

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

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

those weeds?"

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