How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Stuart didn't bother continuing to scroll through the forum. After posting his message, he closed the tab and leaned back in his chair, sighing deeply with his eyes shut tight. Did he really not care about Norbert's passing?

If he truly didn't care, why the relentless search for doctors?

If he truly didn't care, why offer up conditions so easily exploited in exchange for a mere chance?

Stuart himself couldn't pinpoint his feelings. He had convinced himself of his indifference.

The Hetfields, as he so often declared, were a lineage tainted with filth, a family deserving of oblivion, himself included.

Yet, the thought of the patriarch's death unsettled him.

Was it all for Wenna? Was it purely for her sake?

The dark secrets of the Hetfield estate were unknown to Morwenna.

Norbert, despite his deteriorating health, always put on a brave face in front of Morwenna, ensuring she saw nothing amiss.

Morwenna returned to her dormitory, finding her roommates, three night owls, still wide awake.

Upon seeing Morwenna, they all sprang up from their beds.

Lorna, always the quickest to speak, burst out excitedly, "Morwenna, you're back! Come on, spill the beans. What's the deal with you and Mr. Hetfield?"

Dahlia, usually the quiet one, couldn't help but ask, "Is being married to Mr. Hetfield as terrifying as it sounds?"

Stuart's notorious reputation at Rosefrost Hollow preceded him, making them too intimidated to inquire in public. Now that they were in private, their curiosity got the better of them.

Only Keira seemed indifferent to Stuart's infamy, focusing solely on Morwenna, "Wenna, why did you miss school yesterday?"

Sitting down and taking a sip of water, Morwenna replied, "It's really not what you think. Getting married was just like any other marriage. Stuart's not scary; he's been very kind to me. I missed school yesterday because of a little mishap, that's all."

Lorna, incredulous, exclaimed, "Oh my God, listen to yourself! Not scary? He's Rosefrost Hollow's very own bogeyman! I didn't even dare tell my family, fearing they'd make me use you to get close to Stuart." Dahlia's face fell slightly as she admitted, "I'm sorry, I told my family. My dad has been desperate to partner with the Hetfield Group and saw this as an opportunity. I couldn't stand watching him struggle, so I mentioned knowing Mr. Hetfield's wife."

Lorna and Keira exchanged uneasy glances.

Quick to reassure, Morwenna said, "It's okay, really. My marriage to Stuart isn't a secret, so don't worry about it."

Dahlia immediately brightened, looping her arm through Morwenna's, "Wenna, thank you for understanding."

Lorna and Keira frowned at Dahlia's sudden change of demeanor. Morwenna felt a twinge of discomfort. She was naive, not foolish.

She knew Dahlia's newfound warmth was all because of Stuart.

While she understood, it didn't sit well with her.

Annoyed, Lorna declared, "Alright, enough. It's late; let's all go to sleep."

Dahlia reluctantly let go of Morwenna, "Yeah, we should rest. We can talk more later."

Lorna and Dahlia went off to bed, but Keira stayed put, moving closer to Morwenna, "Wenna, there's something I need to tell you. Sandra has been looking for you everywhere. Since she couldn't find you, she even came to me yesterday."

"What? Did she bully you again?"