As long as Norbert was okay, that was all that mattered.

But for some reason, she couldn't shake off a feeling of unease.

Morwenna came home from tutoring to find that Norbert and Rose had gone out.

She worried about a bunch of things: Did Norbert take his coat? Did he remember his medication, or might he sneak off for a drink? Morwenna's mind was a whirlwind of concerns.

Stuart came down the stairs and saw Morwenna, her brows knitted with worry. He asked, "What's up? Feeling left out and blue?" Morwenna shook her head. "No, it's just... I feel Norbert's health is slipping, even though he's good with his meds." she said.

Stuart's eyes dimmed, as deep and obscure as a forest at dusk, yet his tone remained casual. "Don't overthink it. People get frail with age. Just take good care of him. With so many eyes in this house, you don't need to fret over him all day."

Morwenna nodded, "You're right. It must be just the age. With the best doctors and medicine, he'll be fine."

"Don't worry. I've got Keegan keeping an eye on him."

felt somewhat relieved at that. She knew Keegan; he was

daughter the third time around but ended up with another son,

Orson in the yard,

Stuart, "Why have you been coming home

Come out with me in a

still at the office,

Stuart wasn't busy and

scar on your

injured her forehead while saving Stuart, leaving

was likely

in her mountain village, it was normal

alright, it'll fade over time. No need to spend money

to her. In their community, every penny was spent where it

"Morwenna, I'm very rich. You could spend lavishly your entire life and not run out of money, you

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