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.

threw on his coat and

was, alone in the hospital

only agitate Adelaide further. It was as if Adelaide's

had Morwenna done

confronted Adelaide about her relationship

thoughts, Morwenna

rushed over and found Morwenna looking

Stuart asked me to check if you'd rather stay here at the hospital or head back to Hetfield's Homestead.

eyes widened. "Isn't Stuart

not what I mean. It's just really late, and it's not good for you to keep waiting

realized that Stuart and Adelaide's situation was beyond

here then, no need for the trouble,

rest. With Stuart there,

"Thanks, Dr. Vaughn."

Fletcher closed the door behind

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

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