Watching the hope-filled eyes of Morwenna, Stuart felt a wave of panic wash over him. Years of imprisonment and torture had hardened him, making him believe he was fearless. But the sheer beauty of the present, the potential of a shared future with Morwenna, filled him with dread.

What if...

What if Morwenna discovered the facade Stuart initially presented? That his gentleness was merely a mask hiding his true, ruthless nature. And Grandpa George wouldn't be around forever, despite their best efforts to delay the inevitable. Everything Morwenna cared about could eventually crumble to dust. And if that day came, what would become of her? These thoughts sent a shiver of fear through Stuart. After discussing the matter of Norbert Hetfield, Morwenna prepared to leave the car. Suddenly, Stuart grabbed Morwenna's wrist, his voice choked with emotion, "Morwenna, if something happens in the future that t you can't accept, would you leave me?" Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

your secrets and that you can be quite ruthless. I won't hold that against you." Ever since she witnessed Stuart dealing with his cousin Reuben Hetfield, Morwenna understood that

but not foolish. To control a behemoth like the Hetfield Group, one couldn't possibly be a gentle soul through and through. But Morwenna's view of Stuart was deeply romanticized; she believed he retaliated only when provoked. Whether it was embezzlement or being kidnapped, Stuart always seemed forced into action. She had no intention of probing into Stuart's secrets, willing to wait

Morwenna was baffled. It was unlike Stuart to ask such a question. It felt akin to asking, "If your mom and I were drowning, who would you save?" Was this a question for someone of Stuart's stature? "All right, Stuart, stop joking. I really need to go now." Stuart didn't let go, his gaze fixed on her, making Morwenna realize he genuinely sought an answer. Without much thought, her

saying, "Stuart, you and Grandpa George are different, incomparable. Grandpa George is very important to me. My connection to the Hetfield family started because of him." Though Morwenna's words

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