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 his

wait for Morwenna's agreement. With his clothes still

left, Morwenna pouted, looking like a wronged little

so hard to make

Wenna, be strong. It's okay. You're here to repay a

clothes, dried her hair, and took the

Was he planning to make things

hesitated but

worry her whether or not he

deep breath and pushed

entering, Morwenna saw Stuart leaning against

was an intense vibe

appear more peaceful and

Stuart opened his eyes,

she approached a sleeping Stuart. He was

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

softened, his deep voice

stepped back warily. "What

made him drowsy

voice deepened. "Come here,

to harshness, rolled her eyes

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