The broad-shouldered bodyguard broke into a wide grin, revealing a row of shiny white teeth that contrasted starkly against his dark complexion, which flushed with a hint of excitement.

He thumped his chest and promised, "Sure, I'll make sure Morwenna is safe. No one's gonna lay a finger on her."

Norbert nodded in approval.

Morwenna wore a puzzled expression as Stuart observed from behind.

Was the bodyguard's enthusiasm really appropriate?

She couldn't help but ask, "Have we met before?"

Orson nodded earnestly, "Yes, madam. My uncle told me about you. He said I was too clumsy and Mr. Hetfield has a short temper. I tend to irritate Mr. Hetfield easily, so my uncle suggested I stick around you more, Morwenna. He thought it might be beneficial for me to get familiar with you, maybe even shift to your side one day."

Morwenna grew even more bewildered.

Everyone said she was straightforward, but she felt this bodyguard was even more so.

There he was, declaring Mr. Hetfield's temper issues right in front of Stuart.

your uncle?"

God, my uncle's Quinlan Brown, Norbert's trusted driver for over a dozen years," Orson replied with

loud. This man just spilled everything in just

me in a

also chuckled, "Let him stay. Don't mind his slow wit. His skills are top-notch. Even if he's not fighting, he's great at driving and

"I'm really

unable to decline further, agreed to

still there,

asked

It was then that Stuart finally spoke up, "Where are you

said, "I'm taking Wenna back to the family estate. Why should she stay at Windcharm Villas, to be kicked out by you at any

agitated, "You headstrong girl, if it weren't for that car accident I saw last time I came, were

and how she endured it

had assumed that even if Stuart wasn't fond of Morwenna, he would

time of day, not even bothering to get her fresh clothes. It bothered him so much, he held

Morwenna panicked, "I'm sorry, Norbert. I didn't mean to deceive you. Please, don't

quickly handed over some heart

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