Across from Morwenna, the yelling was loud enough to cut through the quiet night, and she could hear every word. Adelaide was threatening to take her own life. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Morwenna was dumbfounded. Why would Adelaide consider such a drastic act?

Was it all because Stuart was married?

Could it really be that without Stuart, Adelaide saw no reason to keep going?

Morwenna just couldn't wrap her head around it.

Stuart, his expression severe yet resolved, got out of bed and told Morwenna, "You get some rest, I need to step out."

Morwenna quickly responded, "I'm coming with you."

She knew Stuart's fever had only temporarily subsided; it could flare up again at any moment, and she wanted to be there to help if needed.

But Stuart was adamant. "No, it's better if you stay. She'll be even more upset if you come with me."

Morwenna bit her lip and fell silent.

on his coat and

alone

presence might only agitate Adelaide further. It was as if Adelaide's drastic thoughts were somehow

Morwenna

she shouldn't have confronted Adelaide about her relationship with Stuart. That much was

thoughts, Morwenna hung

rushed over and found Morwenna

to check if you'd rather

"Isn't Stuart

stumbled, "No, that's not what I mean. It's just really late, and it's not good for you to keep waiting here. Besides, don't you have work in the morning?

it over, Morwenna realized that Stuart and Adelaide's situation was beyond her

no need for the

get some rest. With

"Thanks, Dr. Vaughn."

behind him, he couldn't help but

been up most of the night caring for Stuart, only for him to wake up and

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