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

was trouble, no doubt

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

Adelaide only had to give you a sweet look, and there you go, heart on your sleeve. Get yourself home now, or I swear

can you say

If I don't see you in twenty

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

better head home, Barclay. I'll manage

you here? What if that

do you think you're stronger than I am? 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

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because if he didn't, his mother might actually storm out in the

on, then," Morwenna waved

Barclay gone, Morwenna sat back

glances but was ultimately more concerned about