How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 355

After dropping Morwenna off at school, Stuart returned to Hetfield Homestead, only to find Norbert, weakly reclined, receiving a blood transfusion. Stuart's face darkened.

Norbert managed a wry smile. "Age hasn't been kind to my acting skills, huh? Couldn't fool you."

"I'm taking you to the hospital."

"Cough, no need, lad. My body's seen better days, and at my age, I've come to terms with life and death. Besides, you've never really cared much for the Hetfields. Just promise me you'll look after Wenna."

Stuart's lips tightened, and after a long silence, he said, "I might not care, but Wenna does."

Mentioning Morwenna softened Norbert's expression.

"Wenna's got a big heart. My only worry is leaving her behind. You must stick by her side, make sure nothing happens to her."

"You don't need to worry about that," Stuart replied firmly.

"Stuart, whatever your reasons for warming up to Wenna, just remember, she's pure of heart. You know right from wrong. Whatever your intentions were at the start, they must end with love. Do you understand?"

Norbert, perhaps the one person who truly understood Stuart, knew too well how guarded Stuart was, how difficult it was for him to trust, let alone love someone.

Initially, Stuart's interest in Wenna might have been out of utility or disguise.

Norbert didn't wish to probe. With his time running short, his only desire was for someone to be there for Wenna, to ensure she wouldn't be alone. She feared loneliness, yet grew up in it.