Morwenna casually strolled over and took a seat next to Norbert, making herself at home as she picked up a cup of tea for a sip.

She figured, if there was anything off about the tea, she'd be the first to know.

Norbert seemed to take a particular shine to Morwenna, a fact that did not escape Rose, whose eyes flickered with a hint of jealousy. Yet, she kept her composure, continuing to serve the tea with a light- hearted question to Stuart, "Stuart, care to join us for a cup?"

It was a mere formality; no one in the Hetfield family was particularly keen on sharing a tea moment with Stuart.

To everyone's surprise, Stuart nodded in agreement.

Norbert was visibly pleased, making room for him, "Come on, join us. It's good for you youngsters to sit together."

Finding herself seated next to Stuart threw Morwenna off her guard. She shot him a puzzled look, wondering what he was up to.

Leaning in, Stuart whispered, "Rose is fine, no need to be on edge."

Hearing this, Morwenna relaxed a bit. If Stuart said it was okay, then it must be.

She nodded, whispering back, "If there's no issue, why come sit here?"

her ear as he responded, "To keep you company while you enjoy your

promptly straightened up, putting some

his aloof demeanor, was

watched them with a benevolent

cup crashed to the floor, shattering

that was my fault,"

you about manners? A few

was strict about such

affairs, neglecting his children's upbringing and leaving it to others. By the time he realized, it was too late; the

the first grandchild he had taken under his wing, received a rare bit of his

now was

hurt, "Grandpa, it was an accident. I've been practicing the piano for a competition, and my fingers are a bit sore. I just couldn't hold the cup steady." Norbert's

couldn't help but mock, "Can't even hold a teacup steady, and you're trying

bowed, embodying the picture of gentle grievance, "It's been a while since I've seen Grandpa,

he said, "Oh? So you do know about his health? Here I

known for his sharp tongue

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