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.

she couldn't help but agree with

trouble, no doubt

I've got something to take

could you possibly be busy with? Running off to the Vaughn estate, dragging Fletcher along to treat Adelaide's brother, right? Adelaide only had to give you

can you say

you in

was so loud, Morwenna, sitting right next to Barclay, could hear every word

better head home, Barclay. I'll manage just fine

here? What

"Do you really think she can get the better of me? Or do you think you're stronger than I am? Go on, don't let your mom worry." Barclay

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might actually storm

on, then," Morwenna waved him

Morwenna

ultimately

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