How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Stuart was boiling with rage for two reasons. First, someone had been picking on Morwenna, his daily confidante, yet she hadn't breathed a word of it to him. Second, he was convinced that Morwenna's rush to repay him was her way of plotting an escape. Despite her assurances of affection, Stuart sensed a lack of deeper love from Morwenna.

Dizzy and feeling wronged, Morwenna struggled to cope. Schoolyard bullies and the physical toll of her job hadn't fazed her; she'd always believed in giving as good as she got. But Stuart's attitude was a different kind of hurt.

No longer resisting, she looked up at Stuart and suddenly asked, "Stuart, is Adelaide back in town?"

Stuart's anger seemed to spike. In his eyes, Morwenna's question implied she wanted to push Adelaide back into his life, possibly as a means to distance herself. Why would she want to leave? Was it his ruthless methods that frightened her, or had she seen through to his dark nature? But he wouldn't entertain the thought of letting her go.

Noticing Stuart's silence, Morwenna's voice broke with emotion. The room full of people momentarily forgotten, she said, "Stuart, I never wanted to draw a line between us. I've always wanted to stand by you. Melvin once told me that a person must have dignity and repay their debts... What about you? Do you like me? I feel like you do, but you once said sending Adelaide away for three years meant she wouldn't return. Now Adelaide is back."

was gripping Morwenna's wrist

insignificant now. Adelaide

shook her head. "I'm your wife. Why would I leave?

chose Adelaide over her

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slightly relieved, reading Stuart's lack of concern for Adelaide in his reaction. She looked up, tears brimming in her eyes,