How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Morwenna was tired of the veiled criticisms.

She was finished with spoon-feeding Stuart. And really, she couldn't care less about Ms. Gallagher's or anyone else's thoughts.

While setting down her cup with a clink, Morwenna's eyes flashed as she said, "Oh, right, I'm not good enough for him, but you are. You act like the lady of the house, so why don't you marry Stuart? Is it because you don't love him?"

Adelaide's gentle facade froze, and her breathing quickened in anger. "You..."

Morwenna was genuinely curious.

Norbert had mentioned that Stuart had never married despite his age.

Adelaide acted so much like the lady of the house, but why hadn't she married Stuart?

Adelaide's demeanor quickly darkened. "You dare speak to me like that? You know what? I can have you thrown out of Windcharm Villas right now, and Stuart wouldn't utter a word in your defense?" Morwenna had been ready to leave for a while.

She could still make it to her newly rented apartment to cook lunch.

She nodded briskly. "Fine, then, I'll leave."

her belongings, and headed for the

She had never expected the maid

and intimidate any potential rivals for Stuart's

away. She just

time, a cold voice came from the second floor. "Where do you think

a just-awakened Stuart and waved. "Oh, Stuart, you're awake. Your dear friend has arrived, so I'll

"Come back here!"

paused, puzzled. "What's the

for a valid reason to keep her, Stuart said

be here soon.

"I'm hungry now."

over and then turned

if she were leaving, it wouldn't hurt to make Stuart

luggage

knew him well. When the maid agreed to stay, she saw a flicker of pleasure

two weeks. What had

was Stuart treating this maid