How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Morwenna suddenly remembered the clothes on the floor in Stuart's den, stained with what looked like blood.

She understood why Stuart had taken a shower in the den. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

It must have been the blood.

What on earth had Stuart done?

Instinctively, Morwenna called out to the people across the room, "Wait, what are you doing?"

Several bodyguards were holding back a man covered in blood, clearly recognizing Morwenna.

One of them stepped forward respectfully and said, "My lady, I apologize for the fright. This man embezzled a huge sum, Mr. Hetfield was just teaching him a lesson, no life-threatening harm intended."

Hearing about the embezzlement, Morwenna's initial impulse to speak on the man's behalf retracted.

The money could build countless community centers and fund scholarships for countless needy children.

A punishment was indeed due, though perhaps a bit too harsh.

The captive man seemed desperate to say something, attempting to crawl forward but was dragged back with a hand over his mouth.

to say more and silently walked

her heart felt

side to him she didn't

better, but now she felt those experiences might not have been very pleasant. Back at Hetfield's Homestead,

awake at eleven at night, Morwenna heard

dim nightlight, she sleepily opened her

to come back after

in bed, she instinctively closed her

Stuart showering, then

as Stuart lay down

out

Morwenna held her breath.

What was Stuart doing?

shared a bed but maintained

most, they might inadvertently touch if one of them moved during sleep, but

tightly, his breath warm

Stuart whispered,

appeared in Morwenna's

had surely been seen

was apologizing. Was it because he had lashed

turning around, she softly said, "Sir, is there something you want to tell me? Whatever it