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."

his smile deepening the wrinkles at

seen many firsts from

in the kitchen with the

lavish affair, enjoyed thoroughly by

it was of no

mention leaving but suggested playing

to Stuart,

any contract to act like a loved couple, so why was he

was the dealer. Morwenna

and a Post-it note ended up

the second game, it was Norbert's turn

Morwenna and Norbert teamed up

had

the third game, Morwenna

more, she and Norbert pressed hard

Stuart was speechless.

Rosefrost Hollow had ever seen Stuart

about to leave after seeing off Norbert around ten at

no rides around. Why not stay at

a ride late here. Mr. White lent me his electric scooter. It's parked outside. I

called Morwenna back, intending to make her

that once she said yes to crashing tonight, it'd be a cinch to get her to stick

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