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.

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

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

all, and sharing household expenses was a natural part of that

of the deal, she resolved to earn money and treat

she eagerly inquired, "Excuse me, sir, are you hiring someone to

somewhat surprised. "Sure, but you seem a bit too delicate for this kind of tough

the fishmonger watched in awe as Morwenna skillfully filleted

you want, I can slice them thinner," she

fine. But you know, the pay isn't great here. Four thousand

more than

you're on

step. The job was close to home and wouldn't

returning to the house, she cheerfully made dinner,

wore on, and there was no sign

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

to

made her eyelids heavy, and she drifted off

finally arrived at midnight, he brought a sharp, almost

yellow glow at night, and even more so

His footsteps woke Morwenna.

she smiled at him. "You're back, Stuart. I've cleaned

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

weeds?"

were worth over a hundred thousand. Get the same ones and replant

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