Morwenna had a thing for just spitting it out.

She's all about being upfront and honest, no beating around the bush for her.

When Stuart heard that, he paused for a beat before just laying it out, "Yeah, it was me."

To Stuart, it wasn't a big deal.

Sure, he had a bit of a row with a rude vendor. Sure, it was a misunderstanding at first, but it was just a little lesson, nothing to write home about.

Things got a bit hairy, and the guy ended up in the hospital, but it was nothing serious.

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It wasn't a misunderstanding. It really was Stuart.

Why? How could Stuart do that?

The silence on the other end of the phone lasted too long, making Stuart realize something was off. He softened his voice, "Where are you? We should talk about this stuff face-to-face." There was a surprising gentleness in Stuart's voice.

wondering who on earth could make Stuart talk like that while he

Could it be Adelaide?

a warm look in his eyes. He knew who it

Wenna. Only Wenna's vibrant, sunny disposition

felt it would be better to discuss these matters with Stuart in person. "I'm on my way back to

we'll talk when you get back," Stuart

Stuart finally stopped his

her usually sharp voice now tinged with panic, "Reuben, are you alright? I'll take you to

beside himself with anger, "Stuart! Why did you strike Reuben? You owe me an

no proof for

over

his hands with a towel. "That's enough for today. Reuben

Sabrina both paled

idea it

said sternly, "I'll cover the funds, but even if it was embezzlement, you shouldn't have taken matters into

cold and unrestrained, "So, what you're saying, Phineas, is instead of handling it privately, you'd prefer I call the cops and send your dear son to

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