Stuart was deep in thought.

For the first time, someone had promised to look out for him, to treat him well.

It was almost laughable.

Yet, for some reason, Stuart didn't laugh.

The icy look in his eyes softened as he realized he had misjudged the girl before him.

Then, Stuart caught a whiff of a faint scent, like lavender mixed with the sweetness of vanilla, a calming, sleep-inducing aroma.

Was he feeling sleepy? Had the scent been the reason for his calmness last night?

Stuart turned to Zoe and said, "Zoe, you can leave now."

Casting a worried glance at Morwenna, Zoe paused, left some cold medicine on the table, and left.

Stuart stepped out of the bathtub with a stern face and said indifferently, "Kiddo, get dressed and come to my room."

Shivering in the cold water, Morwenna protested with a trembling voice, "Go to your room for what? And I'm not a kiddo. I have a name, Morwenna."

Stuart's voice carried his usual

for Morwenna's agreement. With his clothes still

Stuart left, Morwenna pouted, looking like

so hard to make it

Wenna, be strong. It's okay. You're here to repay a debt. This little bit of

dried her hair, and took the cold medicine Zoe had left

want her upstairs for? Was he planning to make

hesitated but eventually went

worry her whether or not he would find something to blame her

on Stuart's door and, hearing no response, took a deep breath and pushed it open. After all, Stuart

leaning against

awake, but in sleep, there was an intense vibe about him. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to

he appear more peaceful and

Stuart opened his eyes, his

remembered the last time she approached a sleeping Stuart. He was prone to lashing

me. It's me. Don't freak out. You've got serious bed grumpiness, but

his deep voice murmuring. "Come

back

made him

deepened. "Come

respond well to harshness, rolled her eyes playfully and

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