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?

But hearing Stuart's name sparked a glimmer of hope in her despairing heart. She couldn't save Norbert, but maybe

to call Stuart. However, Phineas had confiscated her phone

had been engrossed in

being able to reach out for help. Usually, she played games daily, but now she was playing to the

need my phone back

orders not to interact with anyone in the

returned to Norbert's side, silently sitting until he fell

by desperation,

the door. Just as a guard moved to stop her, she acted swiftly, grabbing him and delivering a sharp kick to his abdomen. Before he could utter a sound, she clamped a hand

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

see Phineas," Morwenna demanded, her voice low but

unsure of their next

let Phineas know I

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