If they had just met, he would've told Morwenna to hit the road without a second thought, especially when it came to poaching the guy Adelaide had her eyes on. But now... deep down, he felt Adelaide had lost the battle.
Morwenna softened a tad, âSo, what are you trying to say?â
âIâm just saying, you know, other guys can be pretty great too. Like Fletcher, Matthew, or even me...â
âSo, youâre still hinting I should back off from Stuart?â
Barclay suddenly stood up, waving his hands frantically. That wasn't his intention at all.
Alright, he had no clue what he was even saying anymore. He wanted to strike up a conversation, maybe segue into an apology, but it seemed the more he spoke, the further off-track he went.
Barclay finally threw caution to the wind, âMorwenna, Iâm sorry for bullying you before!â
Morwenna raised an eyebrow, not expecting an apology from Barclay.
After Barclay finished, seeing Morwennaâs lack of response, he awkwardly added, âI think youâre a decent person, just a bit reckless chasing after Stuart. If one day you find itâs not working out, donât be too heartbroken. Come find me; I can introduce you to some fine young men from Rosefrost Hollow.â
Morwennaâs eyebrow arched even higher. What was Barclay up to now? Offering to set her up with a boyfriend? She didnât remember them being that close! Sure, they had a couple of brawls. And she did dunk Barclayâs head under water a few times.
Feeling uneasy under Morwennaâs gaze, Barclay hastened to explain, âWhy are you looking at me like that? Iâm not offering myself, I meant introducing you to other friends, I...â
Barclay felt his old dignity slipping away, worried Morwenna might think he fancied her.
Morwenna, with her big eyes on Barclay, teased, âBarclay, have you lost your marbles playing with the dog?â
âMorwenna!â
âHaha, just kidding, Barclay. I forgive you. And no need to set me up; Stuart and I are actually married.â
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How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband ï¤Chapter 339 My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace ï¤Chapter 492 âFor real, weâve been married for a while.â
âMorwenna! Have you lost your mind? What are you blabbering about! Stuart getting married? Even if I were to marry again, Stuart wouldnât!â
Morwenna was exasperated, âStuartâs not young anymore, whatâs so shocking about getting married?â
Stuart was over keeping their marriage a secret. If Morwenna hadnât stopped him, he wouldâve proudly escorted her to school at the start of the term.
Itâs not like Morwenna wanted to hide it. She and Stuart were in a good place, feeling nearly like a proper married couple. She just thought too many people knowing would be a hassle. As for Stuartâs friends, she saw no reason to keep it a secret.
Barclay, flabbergasted as if the world was ending, stared at Morwenna's calm demeanor, slowly realizing she wasn't joking.
Morwenna added, âThe first day I arrived at Rosefrost Hollow, we got married at Norbert Hetfieldâs place.â
âHow... How is that possible?â
âWhy not? Dr. Vaughn knows, Adelaide knows. And since you're close with Adelaide, maybe give her some advice. Gratitude isn't meant to be weaponized. Otherwise, even the deepest of debts can be worn away. Stuartâs married, and her glaring at him like sheâs about to devour him is quite unbecoming.â