How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 69

Morwenna never had any contempt for Adelaide, she just didn't care for her.

Raised in the remote mountain town, she had never encountered someone as phony and stuck-up as Adelaide.

She hadn't watched those big-budget period dramas, so when she saw Adelaide teetering on the edge of falling into the lake, her instinct was to reach out and help.

But in the next moment, a force pulled at her hand.

Adelaide yanked hard, pulling Morwenna forward so she nearly toppled over too.

At that moment, all Morwenna could think was that she should never have worn high heels.

Barely able to stand steady, Morwenna was easily dragged down.

Adelaide whispered venomously, "Morwenna, no one can ever replace me in Stuart's heart! Just wait and see who Stuart saves first!"

With a splash, both women tumbled into the water.

Morwenna wanted to curse.

‘Are you out of your mind? If you love Stuart, tell him! Why keep dragging me into your mess?’

Then another splash sounded. It was Stuart.

Wearing her heeled shoes and a gown, Morwenna found herself inconveniently outfitted for the water, sinking quickly.

Just then, she saw Stuart swimming swiftly towards Adelaide without a moment of hesitation.

Morwenna hitched her breath.

Suddenly, she felt no need to ask Stuart whom he truly loved.

Their talk of trying out marriage must have been a joke.

She was used to being abandoned as an orphan without parents or kin.

But Stuart was her husband, at least on paper, and yet here he was, ignoring her peril to save another woman.

That realization hurt.

Was an orphan, even after marriage, destined to remain kinless?

Stuart's choice to save Adelaide wasn't about who mattered more but a calculated decision based on risk assessment.

Adelaide was frail. Falling into the water could be life-threatening for her.

Morwenna was strong. A delay in rescuing her wouldn't pose a threat.