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.

were ruthless, caring little for the means as long as he

Morwenna, he had manipulated events and feigned kindness to make her stay, all without scruples. Having faced malice throughout his life,

it

others

to get to the hospital. She had been thankful to Stuart. Now to learn that the

calm demeanor left Morwenna

he said he hadn't intended to hurt

someone as proud as Stuart to lower his stance and explain himself was

more could she

Morwenna felt an ache in her

Stuart could say more, Morwenna softly said, "I understand." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

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

had returned from the suburbs in the afternoon, and it was

to early nights, had been heading to bed

it was all settled and

had personally taken care of Morwenna. Even though she felt awkward, she had

Stuart reached out to help

can manage on my own, thank you. I'll take care of myself

saying, "Your arm's

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