Morwenna hadn't taken any of the valuable items in his place.

Rumor had it that she was from the mountains and a freshman at college. She was probably as broke as she looked.

No wonder she worked at the fish market gutting fish.

Stuart was unusually perturbed, his thoughts a tangled mess.

The unrest made it impossible for him to keep up his façade.

With a stern face, he took the grocery bag from Morwenna's hands.

Instinctively, she protested, "Sir, I'm strong enough to carry it myself." "Zip it."

Morwenna fell silent.

She stole glances at Stuart, who seemed less aloof and more genuine as he carried the heavy bag.

When they returned to Windcharm Villas, Norbert had arrived.

Morwenna greeted him with a radiant smile as if seeing a family member, "Norbert, how did you get here so fast? We bought loads of groceries. I'll cook something delicious for you." "Wenna, did you and Stuart shop together?"

"Yes."

groceries, his smile deepening the wrinkles at the

Morwenna's arrival, he had seen many firsts from

in the kitchen with the

was a lavish affair, enjoyed

enjoyed it was

didn't mention leaving but suggested playing Euchre

out to Stuart, who surprisingly

found Stuart's cooperation odd. They weren't under any contract to act like a loved couple, so why was he

dealer. Morwenna and Norbert teamed up

and a Post-it note ended up on his

second game, it was Norbert's turn to

Norbert

Morwenna had

third game, Morwenna

more, she and Norbert

Stuart was speechless.

had ever

leave after seeing off Norbert around

and no rides around. Why not stay at Windcharm Villas

knew it might be hard to find a ride late here. Mr. White lent me his electric scooter. It's parked outside. I can ride back." Stuart had nothing to say in

called Morwenna back, intending to make her

she said yes to crashing tonight, it'd

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