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.

uncle?" Morwenna

driver for

man just spilled everything in just a few words. She chuckled, "I really don't need a

even Mr. Hetfield can't beat me in a fight. My uncle said if I kept causing trouble around Mr. Hetfield, I'd end up on

his slow wit. His skills are top-notch. Even if he's not fighting, he's great at driving

"I'm

decline further, agreed to keep

still

one asked

car. It was then that Stuart

family estate. Why should she stay at Windcharm

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

had been mistreated since she arrived and how she endured it alone, and even went to the fish market to make

if Stuart wasn't fond of Morwenna, he would at least take care

the dark about Stuart barely giving her the time of day, not even bothering to get her fresh clothes. It

sight of this, Morwenna panicked, "I'm sorry, Norbert. I didn't

over

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