How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 406

Morwenna understood the grim implication of "in a few days" - they were waiting for Norbert to pass away.

With a slightly darkened expression, Morwenna said, “Phineas, if Lorna doesn’t go back, the Lamonts will definitely come knocking, and I don’t think you’d want them to see all this.”

“It’s school hours now. I’ll call the school and get you both excused,” Phineas replied calmly.

Morwenna’s face shifted through several emotions. They had sneaked out, and during school hours, the Lamonts wouldn’t know that Lorna had returned.

Phineas was adamant about not letting Lorna leave, unwilling to risk any mishaps at this critical moment.

At this time, the Hetfield residence was tightly guarded, sealed off from the outside world.

Morwenna felt guilty for dragging Lorna into this mess. Apology filled her eyes, but Lorna seemed carefree as she said, “It’s alright. A few days of fun won’t hurt. Go on with your stuff, Morwenna. Is there a gaming room? I’m off to play some video games.”

A maid immediately took Lorna to the gaming room.

Morwenna’s heart ached.

She prided herself on her clear sense of right and wrong, never intending to harm or burden others.

Yet, this time, she had inadvertently hurt Ryan and dragged Lorna into this situation.

Ryan faced the consequences without regret, and Lorna pretended to be light-hearted about going to play video games.

But Morwenna had no time to dwell on her sorrow. With Norbert Hetfield’s fate hanging in the balance, she needed to see him first.

Approaching Norbert Hetfield’s room, she released Ryan and whispered an apology before pushing the door open.

The moment she entered, Morwenna's breath caught in her throat.

Norbert Hetfield, who had been well just a few days ago, now lay on the bed with a respirator, his once healthy frame dramatically withered to bones.