It seemed that the girl in front of him was just better at pretension than most.
She was just pretending to be kind and generous, pretending to be lively and cheerful.
As Stuart mulled over these thoughts, he suddenly heard Morwenna say, "I don't resent my so-called father who abandoned me at birth. With him, I've cut all ties. Nor do I resent others who shunned me, unwilling to lend a hand; they had no obligation to help. But with Melvin... my resentment is deep. I blame no one but myself for not being strong enough back then to save him. But it's okay, I'll accomplish all the dreams Melvin didn't get to. I'll strive to be the person Melvin was."
Morwenna's voice was firm and clear.
Stuart was momentarily lost in thought.
The resentment in Morwenna's eyes towards herself subsided.
Her bright eyes fixed on Stuart. "Stuart, you saved me once, for that I'm grateful. I don't covet anything from you, and you needn't always be so wary of me."
Without another word, Morwenna opened the door and entered the room.
Stuart stood silently.
Soon after, Morwenna emerged, carrying her luggage. She had kept her belongings in a corner since moving in, never really settling in, always ready to leave. Now, with nothing to pack, the moving out was swift.
Stuart, lost in his thoughts, only snapped back to reality when he saw Morwenna with her luggage. "You're moving out?"
"Yes, Norbert has asked me to move in his homestead."
"When you agreed to move back here, I told you I disliked frequent changes."
Back when Stuart had been injured in a car accident, Morwenna, worried sick, had volunteered to move back to take care of him. It was then that Stuart had suggested they try being a couple.
Looking a bit apologetic, Morwenna shook her head. "I'm sorry for not keeping my word, but Norbert is unwell, I want to stay with him. Stuart, thank you for the times you accompanied me on the roller coaster, and for saving me from the accident. If you ever need help in the future, I'm here."
That was as far as it went.
As long as Adelaide was still around, and Stuart's feelings for her remained special, there was no room for their attempt to be a couple.
"What if I insist on you staying?" Stuart's tone was icy.
"Sorry, I can't. Norbert would be upset."
Even when it came to owing favors, Stuart was second behind Norbert in Morwenna's heart.
Stuart's expression darkened. He had thought his earlier calculations would ensure Morwenna would feel at ease to stay by his side, it was on him to decide whether he could trust her or not. Morwenna's response to whether she harbored any resentment had satisfied him.
Now ready to trust her partially, Stuart was shocked to learn she intended to move out.
Yesterday, Norbert had taken her away, and he had thought Morwenna would return today.
Indeed, she had returned to pack her things!
Stuart narrowed his eyes, a fierce look overtaking them. "That Melvin, he just helped you with minor things, and you went as far as enrolling in Rosefrost University for him, willing to accomplish what he wished I saved your life, yet you can't even manage to stay at Windcharm Villas for me?"
He was unaware his words were growing in volume when facing Morwenna, though most were not pleasant.
Hearing this, Morwenna looked at Stuart with a hint of disappointment and shook her head.
"Stuart, you don't understand. In my heart, no one can compare to Melvin."
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