How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Chapter 289

The drama at the welcome party didn't manage to drag Morwenna down.

Sandra had initially plotted to make Morwenna gradually despised and expelled by everyone. However, Lorna and Barclay, for reasons unknown, had taken Morwenna's side, forcing Sandra to tread carefully. Especially after hearing that Jethro, who had targeted Morwenna, ended up in the hospital with serious injuries.

So, for the time being, Sandra had laid off Morwenna. At the moment, she was just looking for an opportunity to stir up some trouble for her.

Morwenna had just finished delivering a staggering hundred parcels that evening. She was amazed at how much Rosefrost University students loved online shopping. Just as Morwenna was about to return the little cart, someone rushed over, calling out, “Morwenna, someone's looking for you at the main gate."

Morwenna frowned, "Who's looking for me?"

The messenger shrugged, "Don't know. Some pretty lady. Go see for yourself."

Morwenna thought it might be her sister Greta. She didn't really know many people in Rosefrost Hollow, and among the few women she did know, aside from Keira, Greta was the only one who came to mind.

Morwenna hurried to the main gate. But the moment she saw the coughing figure, she turned to leave.

Adelaide's fragile voice called out, "Morwenna, wait!"

Morwenna had no intention of listening to Adelaide.

Adelaide's voice, laced with malice, was sharp and piercing, "Don't you want to know why Stuart has suddenly been so nice to you? Don't you want to know how his behavior might change now that I'm back?"

Morwenna stopped, her brows furrowing. Why was Stuart nice to her if not for affection?

Seeing Morwenna pause, Adelaide scoffed, "You can't possibly think Stuart loves you? That's hilarious. Did you ever stop to consider that at the beginning, every time, Stuart chose me over you? When has he ever been nice to you like this?"

Morwenna turned around, maintaining her distance, "What are you trying to say?"Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Adelaide tossed her hair, trying to appear vulnerable. But she seemed much thinner, her cheeks slightly hollow, making her gesture seem dry and forced. Morwenna thought, maybe it's true what they say about the outside reflecting the inside-Adelaide seemed to be getting uglier by the day.

Adelaide, sensing the disdain in

Morwenna's eyes, spat out venomously, "I'm saying, don't get lost in some fantasy romance. Stuart's changed attitude towards you is only because you saved him during that kidnapping. Get it? Just like I saved Stuart years ago. I got five years by his side. How long do you think you'll have?"

Morwenna felt a tightness in her chest.

When had Stuart started being so kind to her? It was indeed after the kidnapping, when she woke up covered in wounds. Stuart had

personally taken care of her,

growing kinder with each pasel

day The Stuart she remembered had been on the verge of divorce, using every cruel tactic to drive her away.

Seeing Morwenna's expression change, Adelaide smirked triumphantly, "You're not a fool. Why deceive yourself? If you don't believe me, go ask Stuart."

Morwenna bit her lip slightly. Deep down, she had already pondered this question. But she was too enamored with Stuart's tenderness, unwilling to face the harsh reality. Now, with Adelaide's mocking words, Morwenna was forced to confront the real issues between her and Stuart. Was it all just gratitude?

Adelaide had five years, but what about her? If she were to spend years with Stuart under these circumstances, could she leave peacefully when the time came?

Remembering everything Stuart had done for her recently, Morwenna shook her head vigorously, breaking free from her despondency.