Stuart glanced at Morwenna indifferently.

"What does your promise have to do with me?" Stuart said coldly.

"But Norbert is your grandfather."

"I don't care."

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His face remained expressionless as he looked at the frazzled young woman before him.

Biting her lip, Morwenna pleaded softly, "Stuart, Norbert is getting old, and his heart isn't what it used to be. Please, I'm begging you. After tomorrow, I'll take on more chores. Please."

Norbert had supported her for many years and was the only one who seemed to care about her through his letters.

Morwenna had little to her name, and she was desperate to protect what little connection she had.

Stuart scrutinized her, then suddenly let out a cold, unrestrained laugh. "I can play the part of your husband for a day, but after that, you're moving out."

upon hearing Stuart's

just that I promised Norbert I'd

daily, and my favorite meals are ready without fail. Even before you came, the orchids in the yard had been thriving for

unusually verbose for

speaking the truth. He didn't need her

that Stuart didn't give a damn about

at her, Stuart's voice was devoid of emotion. "Our marriage is only nominal, a wish of Grandpa. I'll set you up in a house, but I

Morwenna took a long time

out, but I have one

in Rosefrost Hollow isn't enough? What else do

was, greedy in her blood, hoping for one last grab at his wealth before

that you inform me if Norbert visits. Just pretend we're still together for his sake. I

"What?"

I'll find a place and move out

a

and then, he

might not retract his offer, Morwenna nodded

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