How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

When Stuart suddenly appeared, Morwenna was caught off guard and blurted out to Keira, "This is my husband."

Keira didn't pry. She hadn't even asked Morwenna what her husband's name was. All she knew was that Morwenna had tied the knot right after turning twenty, with a handsome guy no less. Morwenna had really hit the jackpot.

The moment Keira's words floated through the air, the diner fell silent enough to hear a pin drop. Norbert raised an eyebrow. Dahlia and Lorna were flabbergasted. "Her husband?!"

That was Stuart, for heaven's sake! Stuart, the most feared figure in all of Rosefrost Hollow!

Even Stuart was taken aback, not having expected his sudden appearance to cause such a stir. Morwenna was reluctant to make their relationship public. If it became known now, would Stuart mind? Morwenna was in a bind, not because she wanted to keep secrets, but because Stuart had mentioned keeping their marriage under wraps. With Adelaide back in town, making it public could complicate things. Keira, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, shrank back, not daring to speak. The room held its breath.

Morwenna tried to gather her thoughts for an explanation, "Well... Stuart and I are actually..."

As Morwenna attempted to clarify, seemingly to distance herself, Stuart's expression darkened. Known for his impulsive nature, he couldn't hold back any longer.

He seated himself beside Morwenna, wrapped an arm around her waist, and said, "Thanks for looking after my wife at school."

Morwenna wanted to pull away. Stuart wouldn't let her.

As Fletcher Vaughn once said, being the object of Stuart's attention wasn't always a blessing. If you were fond of Stuart, his attention meant everything, a devotion till death. If not, it was a vendetta that wouldn't end even in hell.

Lorna's normally bold pixie cut seemed to wilt. Damn, Morwenna, the sweet girl working her way through college, was THE Stuart's wife? Damn, what a terrifying twist. Damn, she had scuffled with Morwenna before. Would the big shot seek revenge?

Dahlia swallowed hard, her usually composed face cracking. Who would have thought their beloved underdog was Stuart's wife? Was this even real?

It was only then that Keira finally recognized Stuart. He had made an appearance at Rosefrost University's welcome party, but Keira had been too focused on Morwenna to notice him then. Now, taking a good look, she recognized him and went pale with fear.

Morwenna sighed, knowing it would come to this. Everyone in their circle feared Stuart. Even the likes of Barclay Clark, who often drank and partied with Stuart, were secretly terrified of him. And here were these young girls, barely out of their teens.

Morwenna leaned closer to Stuart and whispered, "Uncle, everyone seems really scared of you. Could you maybe not look so stern? Could you smile a bit?"

Stuart, pondering what she said, obliged with a smile. Lorna and the others went paler still. Keira was on the verge of tears.

What did Stuart's smile mean?! Despite his good looks, the rumors painted Stuart as a devil. It was said that whenever he smiled, something terrible would happen.

Morwenna, feeling helpless, boldly linked her arm through Stuart's. She reassured everyone, "Don't worry, Stuart's really approachable."