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.

distractions, much like she did during her exams, trying to catch some sleep whenever she had time.

in the afternoon

called her down for

time, Morwenna figured three hours of sleep was sufficient and went

including Sabrina, who had

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

were busy working at

the younger family members to return to

dinner crowd at the mansion included Norbert, Phineas, Sabrina, Yara, with Morwenna being a

Politely, Morwenna greeted them.

stood up and pulled Morwenna close, "Come sit by me, Morwenna. I had to step out these past few days. How have you been settling in? Anything you're uncomfortable with, you can always talk to

Morwenna shook her head.

and Morwenna hadn't really interacted with her much, not

"Where are you

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