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?

with a hint

question caused the man's

mean? Is she pretending not to

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

within Orla. "Oh, it's you. And what

tone remained deliberately neutral, avoiding any mention

couldn't hide the flash of irritation in his eyes. Orla was clearly playing

your marriage," Brennan stated

document from

to propose marriage. I apologize if

a touch of apology as she met Raxton's gaze. "Of course, I'd be happy to offer some compensation. If

had already investigated thoroughly before arriving—there had been no word of Orla marrying anyone. Yet now, the moment he showed

Orla to Paxton had been a key part of his plan. Without that union, he