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

bucks? That phone couldn't be bought for less

"Is he your boyfriend?"

considering Claude's quirky nature,

Stuart. They weren't exactly a couple, although

her head, she said, "Not my boyfriend, just someone

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

the photo, missed Claude's

nails into

It was Stuart!

How could it be?

a crappy

found someone he cared about, and it turned

could she

of Claude's thoughts, Morwenna gently put away her phone. "Alright, let's

intently,

didn't think much of it, only

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

someone that Ms. 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 business ties between the Hetfield and Irons families. Would