Since finding the root of the problem, Stuart had no further use for Morwenna. In a hasty move, he pushed her aside.

Groggy from sleep, Morwenna nearly tumbled to the floor.

Rubbing her eyes, she looked at Stuart, puzzled and disoriented.

"Out," Stuart commanded, his voice deep and stern.

Morwenna was bewildered. After all, Stuart had arranged for her to sleep there as per their agreement. And at the time, he was dismissing her with such hostility.

What was with the attitude? She felt like punching him again!

Morwenna had thought sharing a bed signified a step toward a closer relationship, that perhaps she and Stuart could start to get along peacefully.

dislike her more after spending a night in the same bed. He

her task, Stuart always found more stuff to keep her occupied. Just yesterday, he had her replace all the drapes in the house, a task that kept her up until midnight. Today, he had scattered beans all over the carpet and

could see Stuart was

reminded herself to be patient. Norbert had been kind to her, and no matter how terrible Stuart's attitude was,

She

conflict, Morwenna called Zoe and carefully reviewed every detail

Stuart's bed linens every three days, having the carpets professionally cleaned weekly, and handling Stuart's laundry, suits, shirts, and ties, with dry cleaning, while materials like silk

what Stuart threw at her, Morwenna gritted

many ways to make someone's life miserable without getting his hands dirty, but with Morwenna, he resorted to the simplest forms of harassment, hoping she

Morwenna was not one to give up. For Norbert's sake, she could

to Morwenna.

standoff continued

with Stuart. She didn't mind keeping up their current

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