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

without opening

Morwenna, his gaze not as gentle

Morwenna turned over.

slipped, lifting her nightshirt slightly to reveal

exposing its belly

utterly

and murmured in a low tone,

The next day.

up before dawn at five, an hour earlier

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 in, mixing it all up.

Morwenna left

to do,

her work, even finding pleasure

morning and fish deliveries, she wondered whether Stuart was at home or at the office. She wasn't sure

her apron,

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