How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Stuart had always been indebted to Adelaide for saving his life. It was only natural for him to be concerned about her health. Yet, despite telling himself it was the right thing to do, Morwenna couldn't bear the thought of being left behind.

Seeing Stuart hesitate, Lily impatiently urged, "Cousin, Adelaide might be having a stomach attack, and it could trigger something worse. Look at her, she can barely breathe. What are you waiting for? We need to get her to the hospital, now!"

Morwenna stayed silent, fidgeting with her fingers.

She didn't want Stuart to go, but she couldn't bring herself to stop him from caring for Adelaide.

So, Morwenna just hung her head low, speechless, waiting for Stuart to make his decision.

Adelaide was like a fish out of water, her voice tinged with desperation. "Stuart, please, I need to go to the hospital."

Next to Adelaide's apparent agony, Morwenna's toothache seemed trivial.

Given Stuart and Adelaide's long history, everyone assumed Stuart would rush her to the hospital first.

But Stuart, ever the pragmatist, simply instructed his bodyguard, "Take Adelaide to the hospital."

Adelaide couldn't believe it. She wasn't faking her illness; she was genuinely sick.

Knowing she couldn't fool Stuart with a pretend illness, she had eaten excessively, triggering her real stomach pain.

And yet, Stuart seemed indifferent to her suffering.

Adelaide's voice was laced with desperation as she reminded Stuart of his promise to look after her, especially her health, after she had risked her life for him. "Stuart, you said you'd care for me. How can you ignore me now? I need you to take me to the hospital!"

Stuart remained calm, his response chilling, "Saving your life once doesn't obligate me to save you a thousand times over. I've arranged for your transport to the hospital. But if you're seeking your own demise, I won't stop you."

Adelaide was stunned.

Her usual tactic had failed.

Between Adelaide's life and Morwenna's toothache, Stuart had chosen Morwenna.

Morwenna, though feeling a tad guilty, was relieved.

Stuart hadn't abandoned her, and she wouldn't let Adelaide suffer unduly. She signaled to Orson with a nod.

Orson caught on immediately, flashing a thumbs-up.

Adelaide, realizing Stuart's resolve, directed her anger towards Morwenna, blaming her for her plight. "It's all your fault! Are you satisfied now? You've brought me to this state, you..."

But her tirade was cut short.

Orson, with a goofy smile, announced, "I'll take Ms. Gallagher to the hospital."

Adelaide gasped, "You wouldn't dare..."

But Orson wasn't intimidated. He'd faced tougher situations than this. He hoisted Adelaide over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes and took off, "Mr. and Mrs. Hetfield, I'm afraid if we delay any longer, Ms. Gallagher might not make it. I'm heading to the hospital with her now. Mr. Hetfield, don't forget to take Mrs. Hetfield to the dentist..."

Orson's voice faded into the distance, leaving the Hetfields in stunned silence.

Stuart turned to Morwenna, who offered a weak justification, "I...I just thought, better safe than sorry, right? At least she's getting the help she needs now."