Stuart didn't think it was a big deal, but he still found himself explaining.

He didn't want a small misunderstanding to create a rift between him and Morwenna.

However, Morwenna stiffened at his response.

Stuart's answer confirmed what Mr. White had said.

Stuart had indeed sent someone to vandalize the fish stall for her sake.

She bowed her head slightly, murmuring softly, "Stuart, did you know Mrs. White has been unwell? That incident nearly put her in grave danger."

"It was an accident," Stuart replied nonchalantly.

"But... what we brush off as a mere accident almost cost Mrs. White her life," Morwenna whispered, more to herself than to him.

Stuart frowned, his indifferent gaze filled with confusion.

Morwenna had never minded his darker side, so why would she care about this accident?

Stuart was, by nature, obsessive, reckless, and unscrupulous.

methods were ruthless, caring little for the means as

didn't have feelings for Morwenna, he had manipulated events and feigned kindness to make her stay, all without scruples. Having faced malice throughout

it

about what others thought, but

been in danger, it was Stuart who had arranged for them to get to the hospital. She had been thankful to Stuart. Now to learn that the very cause of the incident was

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the afternoon, and

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was all settled and moved

of Morwenna. Even though she felt

to help her as

yet distantly, "I can manage on my own, thank you. I'll take care of myself from now

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