Chapter 459

Brian sat on the couch, slurping his instant noodles while the news droned on in the background. The thought of spending the night under the same roof as Morwenna filled him with a gnawing discomfort, like he had swallowed something foul.

To Brian, Morwenna had always been a traitor. Stuart had opened his heart to her, even planning to leave her his inheritance if anything happened to him. Yet, when Stuart disappeared under mysterious circumstances, Morwenna refused to help search for him. It wasn't as if they expected her to dive headlong into danger; if she had agreed, they would have found a way to handle it for her. But her outright refusal was a bitter pill to swallow. Brian felt that Stuart deserved better.

By six in the evening, Brian was on his second cup of instant noodles. The day's stress and poor diet had left his mouth feeling raw. Meanwhile, Morwenna remained holed up in her room all day. Brian shrugged it off, figuring a day without food wouldn't kill her. Little did he know that Morwenna hadn't eaten properly in days, her emotional anchor completely shattered.

As night fell, a group of four trudged through the wilderness. Jack led them, with Edmund in the middle and Fletcher supporting a weakened Stuart at the rear. The sun had set, yet they were still trapped in the desolate expanse. Travelling in the dark was perilous, so Jack chose a spot to pitch their tents.

multiple places, and his wounds were severe. When they found him, Stuart was feverish from infection. Without the two doctors accompanying them,

seem impossible. Fletcher helped him sit down. Suddenly, Stuart spoke in a low voice, "Fletcher, if I don't make it out, promise me

"Stuart, don't talk like that. We're all getting out of

of his broken ribs.

life weren't Norbert's fault. Over the years, his resentment had faded, understanding that Norbert had kept dark secrets buried primarily for Stuart's sake. The realization brought

respond, Stuart continued, "As for Morwenna... never mind. Don't pass on any message. She was never fond of me anyway, so it's

that Morwenna hadn't come for him. If she

are your battles to fight. I won't shoulder them

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