How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Could it be too early?

The tutoring session was set for the afternoon, though no specific time was mentioned. Morwenna figured since it was already 1 PM, it should count as afternoon. So, she knocked on the door.

The butler, who always seemed to force a smile, answered.

Upon seeing Morwenna, a flicker of genuine joy crossed the butler's face. "Ms. Winslet, you're here! Please, come in."

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Morwenna apologized, "I hope I'm not too early."

"Not at all, not at all. It's perfectly fine."

Why would it be too early? Just yesterday, Claude had inquired about his tutor.

It was the first time he had shown willingness to interact with outsiders. The butler had been astounded.

Had he known Claude would be so receptive, he might have scrapped the weekend breaks in the contract.

Another day without his tutor, Claude would've torn the house down.

Morwenna was puzzled by the butler's enthusiasm but didn't dwell on it. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

was led to the same room as

If the troubled youth tried anything, she was prepared to dodge. But opening the door this time, all

with the curtains barely open, peeking through the sliver at the outside world. He looked like a prisoner in a

but feel a twinge of sympathy, understanding why the boy was

he had

Claude turned, his pale gray eyes meeting Morwenna's, as if she were part of

didn't lash out or become

you want to avoid being restrained,

Claude remained silent.

on guard, yet noticed that today the boy showed no intent

his eyes still on Morwenna. "Aren't you here to get paid?

back to reality, Morwenna replied,

guessed the boy was

him, Morwenna felt relieved, and her tone during

into the lesson, someone knocked and brought in a platter

head down,

so, Claude

when he noticed Morwenna eyeing the pastries, looking absolutely

had only had breakfast and,