Morwenna understood the grim implication of "in a few days" - they were waiting for Norbert to pass away.

With a slightly darkened expression, Morwenna said, "Phineas, if Lorna doesn't go back, the Lamonts will definitely come knocking, and I don't think you'd want them to see all this."

"It's school hours now. I'll call the school and get you both excused," Phineas replied calmly.

Morwenna's face shifted through several emotions. They had sneaked out, and during school hours, the Lamonts wouldn't know that Lorna had returned.

Phineas was adamant about not letting Lorna leave, unwilling to risk any mishaps at this critical moment.

At this time, the Hetfield residence was tightly guarded, sealed off from the outside world.

Morwenna felt guilty for dragging Lorna into this mess. Apology filled her eyes, but Lorna seemed carefree as she said, "It's alright. A few days of fun won't hurt. Go on with your stuff, Morwenna. Is there a gaming room? I'm off to play some video games." A maid immediately took Lorna to the gaming room.

Morwenna's heart ached.

She prided herself on her clear sense of right and wrong, never intending to harm or burden others.

Yet, this time, she had inadvertently hurt Ryan and dragged Lorna into this situation.

faced the consequences without regret, and Lorna pretended to be

her sorrow. With Norbert Hetfield's

and whispered an apology before pushing

she entered, Morwenna's breath caught

days ago, now lay on the bed with a respirator, his once healthy frame dramatically withered

whose teeth had fallen out and claws dulled,

rushed over, softly calling

and he struggled

sit up, but his attempts were futile, leaving him gasping for air,

Morwenna quickly moved closer,

taking Norbert's hand, "Grandpa,

Just

you

your time.

you don't need to worry about me." Sitting by the bed, Morwenna held Norbert's hand, sorrow filling her voice, "Norbert Hetfield, even now, you're still keeping things

approach of death

only watch as tragedy struck, unable to do anything. But even after striving for so many years, she found herself in the

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