Being held by Stuart in front of everyone made Morwenna feel awkward, to say the least. She wasn't a child, after all. But with Adelaide present, Morwenna reluctantly settled into Stuart's embrace, discomfort be damned. She was well aware of Adelaide's feelings for Stuart, and the last thing Morwenna wanted was to give Adelaide any satisfaction. Part of her couldn't help but revel in the mischief.

Adelaide, on the other hand, was silently seething, wishing Morwenna would just disappear. Yet, her face betrayed none of her inner turmoil, wearing a forced smile as she greeted, "Hello, Morwenna, long time no see."

Morwenna wasn't one for pretenses. "I'm an orphan, no sisters here," she retorted bluntly. "Just Morwenna will do, Ms. Gallagher."

blunt dismissal. It was

Hetfield family, aside from Ryan, couldn't help but steal glances

opportunity, nudged Ruby Hetfield, the youngest, who innocently asked, "Morwenna, did you hurt your leg or something? Why does our

Maybe you need a lesson in manners." Ruby, oatmeal dripping down her face, looked to their grandfather for support, only to find him indifferent. Even Adelaide tensed, not expecting Stuart to react so violently. No one dared to confront Stuart's wrath, and the grandfather's

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