Mrs. Hetfield had just returned, and it was unthinkable not to notify Mr. Hetfield.
She adored Mr. Hetfield so much; no matter how busy he was, could anything be more important than Mrs. Hetfield?
"What is it?" came Stuart's icy voice over the phone.
It seemed that aside from dealing with Morwenna, Stuart was either cold as ice to everyone else or dishing out sly smiles left and right.
Orson instinctively straightened up, as if he was responding to a superior officer. "Mrs. Hetfield is back! And she brought three of her classmates with her."
"Okay."
Orson wanted to ask Mr. Hetfield if he wanted to arrange something, but the call was abruptly ended.
Orson couldn't help but think, Mr. Hetfield really wasn't the easiest person to like!
That was Mrs. Hetfield, for crying out loud. He had informed him of her return, yet Mr. Hetfield seemed utterly unfazed.
Mrs. Hetfield sure had peculiar taste, fancying someone as intimidating as Mr. Hetfield...
Thirty minutes later.
A car pulled into the old mansion's driveway.
Orson watched Mr. Hetfield stride down from the car, his eyes widening in surprise.
So, it wasn't that he had no reaction; he had rushed back immediately after the call.
Stuart had come straight home, looking somewhat distressed.
Morwenna hadn't told him she would be taking a break and coming home today.
Stopping at the outer courtyard, Stuart hesitated.
Morwenna didn't want him visiting her school, fearing their relationship might stir up trouble if exposed. If he barged in now, Morwenna might not be pleased.
If anyone else knew what Stuart was thinking at that moment, they would be astonished.
Stuart, the formidable figure, since when did he ever compromise for someone else's feelings?
Orson sidled up, whispering, "Mr. Hetfield, why are you standing here? Why not go in? Oh, are you worried Mrs. Hetfield doesn't want her classmates to see you? Does Mrs. Hetfield find you embarrassing?"
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