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.

felt it inappropriate to say more and silently walked

some reason, her heart

side to him she

she felt those experiences

at eleven at night, Morwenna heard

the dim nightlight, she sleepily opened her eyes to

Stuart to come back after such

lying in bed, she instinctively closed her eyes and pretended

heard Stuart showering, then his

bed dip as Stuart lay

Stuart reached out and held

Morwenna held her breath.

What was Stuart doing?

bed but maintained

if one of them

was holding Morwenna tightly, his breath warm

the tension, Stuart whispered,

slight sting appeared

sleep had surely been

know why Stuart was apologizing. Was it because he had

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

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