ude watched Morwenna leave the house.


    Suddenly, he realized that studying had its perks—after all, it brought Ms. Winslet around. He


    nced at the half-eaten te of pastries on the table, which he usually ignored, picked one up,


    and took a bite. It was sweet, surprisingly tasty.


    Holding a tart in one hand, he dialed his phone with the other, “Get me some books. What kind? I


    don’t know, just a mix of everything.”


    …


    Morwenna stepped out into the day with a thousand dors in her pocket. It was a decent amount


    for a day''s work, but not nearly enough. She needed a hundred twenty thousand more to rebuild the


    local elementary school.


    Instead of heading back to Hetfield''s Homestead, she wandered around town, hoping to find an


    evening job.


    But jobs were scarce, especially seasonal ones, and even more so for someone who only had


    evenings free. Standing hesitantly outside a bar, Morwenna debated whether to go in. She’d heard


    that bartenders made good money, but her conservative upbringing made her wary. Would Melvin,


    watching from above, disapprove?


    After a long moment, she decided against it and headed back to Hetfield''s Homestead, heavy with


    thoughts.


    Everyone was there, including Adide…


    Why was she everywhere?


    Every encounter with her spelled trouble.


    Morwenna genuinely disliked Adide, and it had nothing to do with Stuart. It was just something


    about Adide herself.


    Adide, arm in arm with Yara, announced, “Yara, I''m here to let Stuart know we''re throwing a party


    at Windcharm Vis.”


    Yara, admiring the new bracelet Adide had gifted her, replied, “Just decide on your own.


    Considering your bond with Stuart, he probably won''t say no.”


    Adide blushed and smiled, “I still need to inform Stuart.”


    Just then, Yara noticed Morwenna at the door and with a gleam in her eye said, “Stuart’s resting


    upstairs. Why don’t you go up? Have a chat, just the two of you.”


    Norbert cast a warning nce at Yara, who quickly shut up.


    Taking a deep breath, Morwenna stepped inside.


    Adide, still holding Yara’s hand, watched Morwenna as if challenging her.


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    The Hetfields were all aware of the situation, but Adide was oblivious to Stuart and Morwenna’s


    marriage. If Stuart chose not to tell, they wouldn’t dare inform Adide either, fearing his wrath.


    Of course, the Hetfields were somewhat entertained by the drama. Morwenna’s sudden integration


    had caused some resentment among them. The eldest grandson of the Hetfield family marrying had


    many implications, and they had calcted which alliances would be most beneficial.


    Either Stuart would remain unmarried, or he would marry within their arranged circles.


    But Norbert had suddenly brought a woman home without prior notice.


    This dissatisfaction, that they dared not express towards Norbert nor Stuart, was directed at


    Morwenna.


    Not just anyone could find their footing in the Hetfield family.


    Now, with Adide at the door, everyone was ready for a show.


    Only Norbert looked at Morwenna dotingly, inviting her over, “Wenna, you’re back. Come sit by my


    side.”