How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Chapter 442

The family doctor shuddered slightly, his voice falling silent. He walked quietly to the bedside and began preparing a medication to inject into Norbert. His face was etched with apology, pain, and helplessness. Who, living in this world, hasn't known suffering?

The medication continued to be administered. Norbert never regained consciousness, yet his breathing remained faintly present.

In her slumber, Morwenna found herself in a dream with Norbert Hetfield and Melvin. The two men were sitting together, playing chess, while she sat nearby, peeling an orange and watching them play.

"Norbert Hetfield, will you leave after this game?" she asked.

"Yes," Norbert replied gently, "Once this game is over, I must go. You should head home, my dear." "Then take your time," Morwenna pleaded, her voice tinged with a child's insistence.

Both Norbert and Melvin fell silent, concentrating on their game. Black and white pieces clattered softly onto the board, and Morwenna grew anxious. She wished they could play slower, fearing something ominous lay at the game's end.

serene smiles, gazing at Morwenna. She continued to eat her orange, but suddenly, it tasted too sour, bringing tears to her eyes. Melvin waved to her with a gentle smile. "Goodbye, Wenna," Norbert said with a warm, paternal tone. As Morwenna felt a desperate urge

me go!"

escape? I won't allow it;

to see

she gasped,

inside a car. Whose car was this? Where

lingering effects of alcohol, making it difficult to

her spoke, "Ms.

Hetfield was in trouble, yet she couldn't grasp what she should do, only knowing she needed to be by his

me back. I want to be with Norbert

tried to soothe her. "Ms. Winslet, I'm taking you somewhere safe. The Hetfield family can't harm you anymore. Phineas won't be able

his words, her resolve unyielding. "Take me back. I need to stay with