Barclay stood frozen in place, like he'd been struck by lightning.

Morwenna got married? No, it was Stuart who got married?

Barclay looked utterly crestfallen.

Morwenna thought to herself, Barclay really cares about Adelaide.

Knowing that Stuart was married and that Adelaide was no longer an option, Barclay's heartache was clear.

Barclay was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even notice his phone buzzing incessantly.

The caller seemed determined to reach him, dialing one call after another until Morwenna, unable to watch any longer, reminded him, "Barclay, your phone's been ringing off the hook. You gonna answer that?" Without even glancing at the caller ID, Barclay picked up the phone in a daze.

The next second, he was met with the scolding of a middle-aged woman on the other end.

"Barclay! What have you done this time, blowing through a million bucks? Was it for that manipulative Adelaide again? How did I end up with such a blockhead for a son? Get back here this instant!" Snapping back to reality, Barclay quickly covered the phone's mouthpiece, embarrassed that Morwenna overheard his mom's tirade.

Morwenna cleared her throat and turned away, pretending not to listen, though she had heard every word.

couldn't help but agree

trouble, no doubt about

I've got something to

Fletcher along to treat Adelaide's brother, right? Adelaide only had to give you a sweet look, and there you

How can you say

see you in twenty minutes, I'm hunting

on the phone was so loud, Morwenna, sitting right next to Barclay, could hear

"You better head home, Barclay. I'll manage

you here? What if that

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actually storm out in

Morwenna waved him

Morwenna sat back

a few venomous glances but was ultimately more concerned about her son to make a

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