How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

In the past couple of days, Norbert Hetfield had coughed up blood three times and suffered a cardiac arrest once, leaving him in a critical state. The periods of resuscitation grew longer while his moments of consciousness became increasingly rare.

Morwenna seemed to have exhausted all her tears during one particularly heart-wrenching sobbing fit. Now, she no longer cried or made a fuss; she simply sat by Norbert's side, quietly keeping vigil as his life force dwindled away, taking a part of her spirit with it. She was "Wenna, share a meal with me," Norbert weakly requested during one of his rare lucid moments.

engulfed in despair.

"Of course, Norbert, whatever you want, I'll eat with you," she replied.

Eating was an ordeal for Norbert; swallowing was difficult, and he had little appetite. Yet, he insisted on eating because he knew that if he didn't, Morwenna wouldn't eat either. Every time he awoke and saw Morwenna beside him, he felt he couldn't leave her just yet. He feared for what might happen to her if he passed away now.

Stuart was nowhere to be found, presumably out searching for that renowned doctor he had mentioned years ago. But Norbert doubted Stuart would find him in time. All he wished for was to hold on until Stuart returned.

Forcing down a few spoonfuls of porridge, Norbert murmured in a fading voice, "Wenna, don't be afraid. Stuart will be here... You won't be alone..."

At the mention of Stuart, Morwenna's head snapped up. How could she have forgotten about Stuart?

name sparked a glimmer of hope in her despairing heart. She

needed to call Stuart. However, Phineas had confiscated her phone

had been

but she felt helpless without being able to reach out for help. Usually, she played games

phone back from Phineas. I have

bound by strict orders not to interact

to

by

acted swiftly, grabbing him and delivering

regret it!" she hissed, her voice filled with fierce determination.

need to see Phineas," Morwenna demanded, her voice low

guards hesitated, unsure of their

let Phineas know I