After the apology, Morwenna felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and she suddenly found Stuart a whole lot more bearable.

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Only Orson, who was driving, couldn't shake off the tension. Today had been a whirlwind for him; he'd witnessed Stuart apologize, seen him gut a fish, and even found out Stuart couldn't ride an e-bike. Was he going to be silenced for all he knew?

He missed his brother, his uncle, his dad...

Orson sneaked glances at Stuart through the rearview mirror, his driving getting a bit shaky.

Stuart's icy gaze caught him through the mirror. Frozen by that look, Orson's expression stiffened.

"Stuart, are you heading back to the estate or off to the office this afternoon?" Morwenna's voice was sweet and clear, a comforting tone that eased the mood.

"I'm off to the office," Stuart replied, pulling his gaze away.

Orson quickly focused on the road, determined to drive properly.

Mr. Hetfield was intimidating!

decided then and there, if Morwenna wasn't around, he'd do well to steer clear

an essential

Orson, continued, "What do you

Hollow, spending over sixty bucks on breakfast for Stuart,

hungry, she'd only buy a couple of bagels to tide her over, her

to the estate for lunch if Stuart was going there.

always generous when it came

hesitation, Stuart agreed, "Sure, anything's fine

had plenty of options at

Morwenna tentatively asked, "How about lobster rolls? There's a great place just at the next corner, I used to smell it every day passing by, smelled amazing." Despite countless

replied, concise

by the food court up

bustling, no place for a

Morwenna and Stuart got off the car, Stuart immediately took hold of Morwenna's uninjured right

you holding my

crowded, easy

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