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."

widened upon hearing Stuart's

just that I promised Norbert I'd

need that? Zoe handles everything perfectly. Someone cleans Windcharm Villas daily, and my favorite meals are ready without fail. Even before you came, the orchids in the yard had been thriving

was unusually verbose

realized Stuart was speaking the truth. He didn't need her care. Her presence only complicated his

she clearly realized that Stuart didn't give

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

fingers nervously, Morwenna took a long time

out, but I have

Rosefrost

greedy in her blood, hoping for one last grab at

is that you inform me if Norbert visits. Just pretend we're still together for his sake. I don't want to break

"What?"

find a place

trying to discern if this was genuinely for his grandfather or a ploy

eyes darkened, and

he might not retract his offer, Morwenna nodded immediately. "Okay, I'll move

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