How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

"No, it can't be."

If it were merely gratitude, Stuart wouldn't hold her, wouldn't kiss her, and definitely wouldn't spend every day patiently reading her stories.

Morwenna's gaze regained its firmness as she shook her head, "I don't believe it. Stuart's feelings for me go beyond gratitude." Jealousy was about to burst from Adelaide's heart. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Maintaining her mocking demeanor, she sneered, "You don't believe it? Naive little girls who've never been in love are so easy to deceive. Well, keep watching then. When he sent me abroad, did you really think things between Stuart and me were over? Did you think that upon my unapproved return, Stuart would cold-heartedly send me away again? Let's make a bet. I'll stay in Rosefrost Hollow, and he won't be able to let go of me."

Morwenna's face turned pale.

She couldn't assert with certainty anymore that Stuart wouldn't do it.

Seeing her words sting Morwenna gave Adelaide a surge of satisfaction.

How could such a foolish woman compete with her? Sooner or later, she'd reclaim her place, take back everything that was hers.

After speaking, Adelaide waved her hand dismissively at Morwenna, "I'm off then. I came especially to remind you that Stuart's interest in you is fleeting. Don't get too full of yourself. See you next time." With that, Adelaide strutted away.

feet began to numb,

diligently, took notes carefully, and went

nothing had happened, calm

She was waiting.

that if Stuart hadn't allowed someone's return, he would take

if Stuart would send Adelaide away

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showed leniency towards Adelaide once more, choosing to keep her by his side,

it hurt,

love couldn't accommodate

break was approaching, and she

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anger passed through Adelaide's eyes, but her tone was woeful, "Stuart, please don't be like this. I didn't mean to defy your arrangements. It's just... my brother got hurt, seriously hurt. Mom said it was a miracle he survived, and she insisted I come back to take care of him. I won't cause you any trouble; I just want to look after