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.

He began to make life increasingly difficult for her, inventing endless chores

finished her task, Stuart always found more stuff to keep her occupied. Just yesterday, he had her replace all the drapes in the house,

fool could see Stuart was deliberately

had been kind to her, and no matter

She kept reminding herself

reviewed every detail of her

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 and cashmere needed

at her, Morwenna gritted

ways to make someone's life miserable without getting his hands dirty, but with Morwenna,

to give up. For Norbert's sake, she could endure

clear to Morwenna. Stuart

standoff continued

time to talk with Stuart. She didn't mind keeping up their

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