Minutes later, Fletcher packed away his equipment and said, "All done. A session every fortnight for about five or six times should make that scar invisible."
Morwenna's focus was elsewhere, her eyes widened as she asked, "Dr. Vaughn, this must be pretty expensive, right?"
Stuart shot Fletcher a look.
Fletcher explained, "The equipment's ours to begin with, just sitting there, so no extra cost involved."
Upon hearing this, Morwenna immediately smiled, "Thank you, Dr. Vaughn."
Under Stuart's intense gaze, Fletcher quickly added, "Don't mention it! Stuart sponsored the equipment."
With that, Fletcher knew to exit the scene, leaving the room to the two of them.
Morwenna turned to look at Stuart.
Stuart, with a nonchalant expression, said, "No need to thank me. You got hurt because of me after all."
Morwenna had already tiptoed, intending to give Stuart a peck as a sign of gratitude.
But Stuart's words made her retreat.
Unable to maintain his indifferent facade, Stuart said, "If you really feel the need to thank me, I suppose it's not out of the question."
Standing still, Morwenna said, "Thank you..."
Stuart just looked at her.
Suddenly, the door swung open, and Fletcher peeked in, his eyes crinkling with mischief, "Stuart, how about we hang out tonight? The guys have been asking for ages. Didn't you say you wanted them to meet Morwenna? Everyone's available tonight."
Stuart pondered for a moment before agreeing, "Sure."
It was time to introduce his little one to his circle, making her identity known.
As soon as Stuart agreed, Morwenna felt a bit conflicted. Was their relationship going public?
Stuart had previously opted for discretion, deeming it embarrassing.
Now that Morwenna truly understood what the Hetfield family was about, she grew concerned.
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