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.

inappropriate to say more and silently walked

her heart felt

have a side to

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

awake at eleven at night, Morwenna heard the door

dim nightlight, she sleepily opened her eyes

to come back after such an

instinctively closed her

heard Stuart showering,

bed dip as Stuart lay down beside

Stuart reached out and

Morwenna held her breath.

What was Stuart doing?

a bed but maintained

of them moved during sleep, but never

was holding Morwenna tightly,

tension, Stuart

slight sting appeared in

sleep had surely

Stuart was apologizing. Was it because

something you want to tell me? Whatever it is, I'm

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255