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

lived in Stuart's house and used his furniture, she thought it was only fair for her to handle the

married, after all, and sharing household expenses was a

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

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

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

the fishmonger watched in

can slice them thinner,"

know, the pay isn't great here.

more

then, you're on from next

the fishmonger with a bounce in her step. The job was close

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

the evening wore on, and there was no sign of

roll to stave off her hunger,

mobile number to check when

long afternoon, sitting down made her eyelids heavy,

at midnight, he

casting a warm yellow glow at night, and

His footsteps woke Morwenna.

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

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

those weeds?"

were worth over a hundred

at

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