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.

ruthless, caring little for the means

feelings for Morwenna, he had manipulated events and feigned kindness to make her stay, all without scruples. Having faced malice throughout his life, he believed in responding to the

it

didn't care about what others thought,

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 Stuart

overly calm demeanor left Morwenna at a loss for

he said he hadn't intended

someone as proud as Stuart to lower his stance and

more could she

an ache in

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didn't press further, feeling too drained to even freshen

the suburbs in the afternoon, and it was already 8

to early nights, had been heading to bed even earlier after

it was all settled and

of Morwenna. Even though she felt awkward, she had

out to help her as usual, Morwenna stepped

my own, thank you. I'll take care of myself from

saying, "Your arm's still not right, you

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