Claude sat quietly, his eyes glued to a book for hours.

Hetfield's Homestead was right next door to the Claude's house.

After returning home, Morwenna headed straight upstairs to catch some sleep.

She had a night shift at the nursing home and this was the only time she could get some rest.

Seeing her ascend the stairs, Yara huffed in displeasure, "Vanished all day and now heading straight to bed upon coming back. What kind of wife does that? To outsiders, it might look like we brought a queen home."

Morwenna paused mid-step.

Realizing she had spoken too boldly, especially considering Morwenna's assertive nature even in front of Stuart, Yara clamped her mouth shut, worried about provoking her, especially since she was pregnant. However, Morwenna nodded and said, "You're right, Yara. I'll be more mindful in the future."

With that, she continued upstairs to rest.

Yara huffed again.

in bed, clearing her mind of all distractions, much like she did during her exams, trying to catch some sleep whenever she had time.

from three in the afternoon

called her down for

Morwenna figured three hours of sleep was sufficient

already downstairs, including Sabrina, who had returned

due to tension with her mother-in-law, while she was pregnant. Three of her daughters were still in school, the

were busy working

family members

Norbert, Phineas, Sabrina, Yara, with Morwenna being

Politely, Morwenna greeted them.

I had to step out these past few days. How have you been settling in? Anything

Morwenna shook her head.

had been away and Morwenna hadn't really interacted with her much, not expecting

asked, "Where are you from, Morwenna? And how did

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