Stuart's injury was on his back, so he lay on his side facing away from Morwenna.

In fact, even before Morwenna entered the room, Stuart was just lying there with his eyes closed, not really asleep.

It was only when Morwenna showed up that his breathing finally evened out.

Under the cloak of night, the antique wall clock in the room ticked away, each second echoing as if it would last forever.

After a while, weighed down by fatigue, Morwenna started to drift off to sleep, but just as she was about to close her eyes, Stuart moved slightly, as if trying to turn over.

Morwenna was instantly awake, aware that turning could hurt his wound.

Barefoot, she hurried off the couch and rushed over, gently holding Stuart's shoulder to stop him.

She held her breath, careful not to wake him, knowing well that Stuart was always on high alert and easily roused.

As she pressed against him, her face was a portrait of tension.

Stuart didn't manage to turn over and didn't try further, continuing to sleep on his side.

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that Stuart's vigilance was more severe than she thought. Normally, any slight noise or presence could wake him. But here he was still sleeping even

Stuart settle, Morwenna withdrew

move and aggravate his wound, Morwenna decided not to sleep and instead sat

bother putting on shoes. Being barefoot meant she

bed, Morwenna watched

commodity for Morwenna who treasured every

her, urging her to study hard and escape the confines

into her studies, earning a place at the prestigious Rosefrost University,

marry a man she had never met, Stuart, she agreed, wanting to make Norbert happy. Now, Stuart had shown her kindness, even risking his life to save

that moment, Morwenna wanted to give him

The tricks that Fletcher and Stuart played on her

Stuart didn't touch his wound and that he

dawn, Morwenna tiptoed downstairs to make some oatmeal and a few basic dishes.

ages since he had slept so soundly. Noticing the creases in the bed where someone had sat,

After all, it

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