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.

his coat and

alone

only agitate Adelaide further. It was as if

Morwenna

have confronted Adelaide about her

in her thoughts, Morwenna hung her

call, he rushed over and found Morwenna

the room and said, "Hey, Morwenna, Stuart asked me to check if you'd rather stay here at the hospital or head back to Hetfield's Homestead. If you

"Isn't Stuart coming

mean. It's just really late, and it's not good for you to keep waiting here. Besides, don't you have work in

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

then, no need for the trouble,

rest. With Stuart there, nothing bad will

"Thanks, Dr. Vaughn."

the door behind him, he couldn't

caring for Stuart, only for him to wake up and rush

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