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.
pretended
to dwell on her sorrow. With Norbert Hetfield's fate hanging in
Ryan and whispered an apology before pushing the door
she entered, Morwenna's breath caught in her
well just a few days ago, now lay on the bed with a respirator,
out and claws dulled, barely
rushed over, softly calling
and he struggled to open his
up, but his attempts were
Morwenna quickly moved closer,
taking Norbert's hand, "Grandpa,
Just rest.
you
to say, take your time. I'm here
worry about me." Sitting by the bed, Morwenna held Norbert's hand,
approach of death
was too young, powerless, and could only watch as tragedy struck, unable to do anything. But even after striving for so many years, she found herself in the same helpless situation, watching another vital person in
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