When Morwenna wasn't in the mood for closeness, she kept her distance.

Previously, her life with Stuart had clear boundaries.

Now, Morwenna had started putting her clothes next to Stuart's in the closet.

After their nightly routines, her towel and toothbrush found their new home next to Stuart's on the bathroom counter.

She felt a tiny thrill in slowly blending into Stuart's life.

Morwenna had planned to wait up for Stuart that night.

But being someone who thrived on routine, without any pressing tasks, she tended to turn in early.

By nine, she was curled up under the covers, fast asleep.

When Stuart finally finished his work and walked into the bedroom, he found Morwenna all snuggled up and sleeping soundly.

The room was filled with a comforting, sleepy aura.

His irritation from the day dissolved quickly.

frowned, feeling perhaps too deeply affected by her

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was just a sleep aid, he thought; he shouldn't rely on her

half-asleep, murmured without opening her

as gentle as she

Morwenna turned over.

blanket slipped, lifting her nightshirt slightly to reveal a stretch of pale

exposing its belly

seemed utterly unguarded

looked away and murmured

The next day.

up before dawn at

headed straight to the kitchen to start cooking the glutinous rice. After soaking the rice overnight, she cooked them until tender, let them cool, and then cleaned and crushed the malt

preparing everything, Morwenna left

to do, only her morning shift

even finding pleasure

was at home or

her apron, her phone rang, showing

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