Man With Super Medical Skill by Matthew

Chapter 3544 Stalling

Brennan, who had just begun to rise, quickly sat back down.

On the other hand, Toliver maintained his ever-pleasant smile as he addressed the two men. "Since the Governor has awoken, please follow me."

Since Orla had sent a guard to notify him, Toliver knew she must be ready. Without further delay, he led the two men forward.

Inside the main hall, Orla sat gracefully in a chair, her pale green dress draping elegantly around her.

As Toliver escorted the two men inside, Orla greeted them with a calm, measured tone. "Please, have a seat."

Both Brennan and the stranger paused momentarily, a flicker of confusion crossing their faces as they noticed Orla dressing like a typical married woman.

Still, the stranger's gaze roamed greedily over Orla's delicate figure, his eyes burning with desire. Can it be that she's already prepared to marry me?

regarded the stranger with a hint of polite curiosity.

man's smile to

Is she pretending not to know

a gentle tone. "Orla, it's me—Paxton, Paxton Whitmoor. Don't you remember how we used to

words seemed to stir faint memories within Orla. "Oh,

deliberately neutral, avoiding any

Paxton, couldn't hide the flash of irritation in his eyes. Orla was

Whitmoor has come to arrange your marriage," Brennan

a folded document from inside his coat-an

shifted as though she had just realized the reason for their visit, "Ah, so you've come to propose marriage. I apologize if this is awkward, but I'm already married. So, I'm afraid the engagement

I'd be happy to offer some compensation. If there's a woman in the Governor's Keep who catches your eye, I can help arrange an

grim instantly. He had already investigated thoroughly before arriving—there had been no word of Orla marrying anyone.

key part of his plan. Without that union,