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.

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

opening her eyes,

squinted at Morwenna, his gaze not as gentle as she perceived but

Morwenna turned over.

lifting her nightshirt slightly to reveal a stretch of pale

exposing its belly to a

utterly unguarded

murmured in a low tone,

The next day.

was up before dawn at five, an hour earlier than

cooking the glutinous rice. After soaking the rice overnight, she cooked them until tender, let them cool, and then cleaned and crushed the malt in, mixing it all up. She then covered the mixture with cling film and set it in a warm spot

everything, Morwenna

no tutoring to do, only

work, even

home or at the office. She

apron, her phone rang, showing an unfamiliar

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