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."

that. She knew Keegan; he was

the second was Keegan. It was said that the Browns had hoped for a daughter the third time around but ended up

the yard, aimlessly tossing stones

worries and turned to Stuart, "Why have you been

Come out with me in a

the office, planning to work through the

wasn't busy and asked, "Where are

check out the scar on your forehead at

had injured her forehead while saving Stuart, leaving behind

was

mountain village, it was normal to have scars; they

it'll fade over time. No need to

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

exasperated, said, "Morwenna, I'm very rich. You could spend lavishly your entire

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