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

for Morwenna's agreement. With his clothes still damp,

Stuart left, Morwenna pouted, looking like

trying so hard to make it through each

she slapped her cheeks lightly, trying to cheer herself up, whispering, "Come on, Wenna, be strong. It's okay.

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

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

but

whether or not he would find something

a deep breath and pushed it open. After all,

Morwenna saw Stuart leaning against the bed, eyes closed,

it odd. Stuart seemed slack and careless when he was awake, but in sleep, there was an intense vibe about him. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to

he appear more peaceful and calm in

it, Stuart opened his

approached a sleeping Stuart. He was prone

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

deep voice murmuring. "Come

back warily.

that made him drowsy wafted up

voice deepened. "Come here, I

respond well to harshness, rolled her eyes playfully and

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