Stuart had been restless, ignoring his company and focusing entirely on digging into Morwenna's past.

Driven by a need for absolute certainty, he sent people to the small town where Morwenna grew up, intent on uncovering every detail of her life.

Unable to sleep, he decided to stay awake.

In the dead of night, the atmosphere at Windcharm Villas grew tense as Stuart became increasingly aggressive, a testament to the profound impact Morwenna had on him. He had grown dependent on the tranquility she brought him, fearing what might happen if she ever discovered his vulnerabilities and used them against him.

Windcharm Villas. The darkness seemed too apt a breeding ground for his darkest thoughts. Looking out from his second-floor window, Stuart noticed a patch in the garden where the first sprouts of what Morwenna had planted. There were cabbages or maybe tomatoes beginning to emerge. The fragile green shoots reminded him of Morwenna herself who was delicate yet resilient. This

anxious, not because of Norbert's usual cold demeanor, but because

devoted years to watching over Stuart, her life revolving around him. She

was immediately bombarded by her mother's complaints. "Adelaide, what have you done to upset Stuart? Our family's deal with the Hetfield family is off! You better apologize if you've messed up. Your brother's grades are terrible, but he wants to go to Rosefrost University. We don't know anybody there so we should

return. Overwhelmed, Adelaide screamed in frustration and smashed a glass against the wall. "Enough! Why must I always be the one to deal

"Why? Because you once saved Stuart's life and he owes our family. It's just small favors, nothing

"I've done so much for him and for our family. Still, you ask for more. Stuart is

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