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."

don't test my patience further." Stuart's voice carried

agreement. With his clothes still damp, he turned and

Stuart left, Morwenna pouted, looking like a wronged

was trying so hard to make

trying to cheer herself up, whispering, "Come on, Wenna, be strong. It's okay. You're here to repay a debt.

changed into dry clothes, dried her hair, and took the cold medicine Zoe had

want her upstairs for? Was he planning to make things difficult for her

but eventually

her whether or not he would find something to blame

knocked on Stuart's door and, hearing no response, took a deep breath and pushed

against the bed, eyes closed,

found it odd. Stuart seemed slack and careless when he was awake, but in sleep, there was an intense vibe about him.

appear more peaceful

opened

a sleeping Stuart.

me. Don't freak out. You've got serious bed grumpiness, but remember, you asked me to

deep voice murmuring. "Come

stepped back

that made him

deepened. "Come here,

who didn't respond well to harshness, rolled her

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