If Stuart chose Adelaide over her again, then she... she would stop liking Stuart. It still hurt a bit to think about it. Morwenna fell asleep to the soothing sound of Stuart's reading voice.

The next day, Morwenna silently finished her morning classes. Just as she stepped out of the classroom, someone grabbed her shoulder. Lorna, ever the loud and carefree one, said, "Morwenna, what's up with you? I've been calling your name, and you didn't even hear me. Come on, let's grab some lunch. It's my treat today."

Morwenna snapped back to reality, seeing all her dorm mates were there. She shook her head, "No thanks, I can pay for my own."

But Lorna, with all seriousness, said, "We've talked it over, and from now on, we'll take turns treating each other to lunch once a week. What do you say, Morwenna?"

generous toward those she cared about, just like how she was with Norbert Hetfield and Stuart. After a brief thought, she nodded in agreement, thinking she could just run a few more

pleased, "Great! This week is on me, Morwenna, you're up

"Sure thing."

had planned a

snap when she noticed Keira's worried glance at Morwenna. Following her gaze, Lorna saw Morwenna staring open-mouthed at the array of dishes, clearly

the cafeteria lady, "Ma'am, could I have two extra servings of rice, please?" Others turned to look at her. Following her, Lorna loudly said, "Ma'am, I'll have two extra servings as well." Dahlia, with her usual cool demeanor, added, "One extra serving for me." And timid Keira chimed in, "I... I'll

from others, Lorna glared back fiercely. Even Dahlia's

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