How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

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 with Barclay's

trouble, no doubt about

awkwardly, whispering, "Mom, I've got something to take care of, I'll

the Vaughn estate, dragging Fletcher along to treat Adelaide's brother, right? Adelaide only had to give you a sweet look, and there you go, heart on your sleeve. Get yourself home

can you

I don't see you in twenty minutes, I'm hunting down

the phone was so loud, Morwenna, sitting

Morwenna said, "You better head

I leave you here? What if

Go on, don't let your mom worry." Barclay was at a loss for words. Indeed, he couldn't even best Morwenna in strength. If anything happened, who would be protecting

him look like a deflated balloon, Barclay conceded, "Alright... I'll head back then." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt

storm out in the middle of the night to

Morwenna waved

gone, Morwenna sat back

a few venomous glances but was ultimately more concerned