How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Morwenna felt something was off. She glanced at Claude with a puzzled look. "What's wrong?"

Weren't they just having fun a moment ago?

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Claude eyed Morwenna's phone and asked, "Ms. Winslet, you got a new phone?"

Thinking of her phone reminded Morwenna of Stuart, and her eyes crinkled with a smile. "Yes, it's quite handy."

Claude replied with a sarcastic tone, "Looks expensive. Is it a gift?"

Aside from Morwenna, who was clueless about such things, most of the wealthy folks around Rosefrost Hollow knew the value of gadgets.

Laughing, Morwenna said, "No, a friend took me shopping for it."

Claude's demeanor softened a bit.

Morwenna continued, "It's not that pricey. My friend said it was a thousand bucks, and he fronted the money. I'll pay him back later."

face turned

thousand bucks? That phone couldn't be bought for less

"Is he your boyfriend?"

but considering Claude's quirky nature, Morwenna just brushed

with Stuart. They weren't exactly a couple, although they

head, she said, "Not my boyfriend, just someone I have feelings

he handsome? And he happens to be your neighbor." Upon seeing the photo, Claude stiffened, a wild

Morwenna, engrossed in the photo, missed

had dug his nails into his palms, barely suppressing his

It was Stuart!

How could it be?

a crappy twist

someone he cared about, and it turned

she fancy

of Claude's thoughts, Morwenna gently put away

sat quietly, appearing to listen intently, and remained

it, only

chatted briefly with Claude about a book she had read recently. Seeing that he seemed out of spirits, she didn't linger and

Irons is hosting a grand mixer tonight. It's well-known in our circles. Ms. Irons is clearly aiming for Stuart, who will be attending due to