Stuart was deep in thought.
For the first time, someone had promised to look out for him, to treat him well.
It was almost laughable.
Yet, for some reason, Stuart didn't laugh.
The icy look in his eyes softened as he realized he had misjudged the girl before him.
Then, Stuart caught a whiff of a faint scent, like lavender mixed with the sweetness of vanilla, a calming, sleep-inducing aroma.
Was he feeling sleepy? Had the scent been the reason for his calmness last night?
Stuart turned to Zoe and said, "Zoe, you can leave now."
Casting a worried glance at Morwenna, Zoe paused, left some cold medicine on the table, and left.
Stuart stepped out of the bathtub with a stern face and said indifferently, "Kiddo, get dressed and come to my room."
Shivering in the cold water, Morwenna protested with a trembling voice, "Go to your room for what? And I'm not a kiddo. I have a name, Morwenna."
"Kiddo, don't test my patience further." Stuart's voice carried his usual authoritative tone.
He didn't wait for Morwenna's agreement. With his clothes still damp, he turned and walked away.
After Stuart left, Morwenna pouted, looking like a wronged little bunny.
She was trying so hard to make it through each day.
Quickly, she slapped her cheeks lightly, trying to cheer herself up, whispering, "Come on, Wenna, be strong. It's okay. You're here to repay a debt. This little bit of trouble doesn’t matter."
She changed into dry clothes, dried her hair, and took the cold medicine Zoe had left on the table.
What did Stuart want her upstairs for? Was he planning to make things difficult for her again?
Morwenna hesitated but eventually went upstairs.
It didn't worry her whether or not he would find something to blame her for.
She knocked on Stuart’s door and, hearing no response, took a deep breath and pushed it open. After all, Stuart had asked her to come in.
Upon entering, Morwenna saw Stuart leaning against the bed, eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
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