Stuart had just finished freshening up when he noticed Morwenna looking particularly vexed. "Princess, are you hungry?" he asked, using the playful nickname he had affectionately bestowed upon her. Morwenna, her thoughts preoccupied with worries, nodded absently, not fully catching Stuart's question.

Seeing her apparent hunger, and without even changing out of his robe, Stuart strode over to Morwenna and, with one arm, scooped her up and headed for the door.

"What are you doing, Stuart? Why are you carrying me?" Morwenna exclaimed, a mix of surprise and embarrassment coloring her tone.

"It's because you've twisted your ankle. I'm taking you downstairs," Stuart explained as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Morwenna's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Put me down, what if Norbert Hetfield sees us?"

"I won't," Stuart replied, his tone firm.

Morwenna's frustration turned to shock when she noticed someone standing downstairs.

Why was Adelaide here?

onto Stuart carrying Morwenna down the stairs, her nails digging into her palms

which only served to intensify Adelaide's feelings. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

stiffen in his arms, Stuart followed her gaze, his eyes narrowing at

His voice was

stepped back, looking somewhat forlorn,

asked her. My little sister has a piano exam coming up, and Adelaide has won international competitions

mind. If she needs lessons, take her elsewhere,"

practically family; she

the stairs, quickly grasping the situation. Adelaide, with her eyes filled with greed, had once

and teach. Now, let's

as final, Stuart held his

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