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.

for the means as long

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 world with the same

thought it was

care about what others thought,

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 himself was

demeanor left Morwenna

it for her, and he said he hadn't intended to

as Stuart to lower his stance

more could

Morwenna felt an ache in her

website

feeling too drained to even

returned from the suburbs in the afternoon, and it was

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

was all settled and moved to help Morwenna freshen

had personally taken care of Morwenna. Even

to help

yet distantly, "I can manage on my own, thank you.

saying, "Your arm's

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