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.

Lorna pretended to be light-hearted about going

sorrow. With Norbert Hetfield's fate hanging in the balance, she

she released Ryan and whispered an apology

Morwenna's breath caught

had been well just a few days ago, now lay on the

fallen out and

softly calling

eyelids fluttered, and he struggled

attempts were futile, leaving him gasping for air, unable to even sit

Morwenna quickly moved closer,

taking Norbert's hand, "Grandpa,

move. Just rest.

you

take your time.

sigh, his voice barely audible, "Wenna, why come back? Go to school. I'm fine, 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 from me?" She didn't

approach of death was

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 her life succumb to illness.

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