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.

the last piece was placed. Melvin and Norbert tidied the chess set with 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.

go!"

allow it; you can't leave my side!" a harsh voice

Morwenna turned to see Stuart's menacing

she gasped, waking

herself not in Norbert's room, but inside a car. Whose car

her mind, her head throbbing from the lingering effects of alcohol, making it difficult

voice next to her spoke, "Ms. Winslet, you're awake. Are you

in the car with her, her mind a whirl of chaos. Norbert Hetfield was in trouble, yet she couldn't grasp what she should do, only knowing she needed to be

"Take me back. I want to

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

her resolve unyielding.

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