Chapter 39

Aiken was pleased with Barclay’s words. Taking a sip of his coffee, he said, “For couples, trust is the most important thing

Aiken said this because he genuinely believed in the statement, but also as a warning to Barclay not to doubt Moira easily.

Barclay politely agreed with Aiken’s sentiment. After chatting for a while, Aiken excused himself and went upstairs, leaving Moira and Barclay alone in the living room.

Barclay leisurely set down his coffee and turned to Maira beside him “Mrs. Covington, should we head home?”

Upon hearing this, Moira felt somewhat embarrassed. “Sorry, Alfie was bothering me, so I called you. Anyway, how about we go out for something to eat?” She finished speaking, biting her lip, unable to meet Barclay’s gaze, feeling guilty.

Moira felt she was being rude. She had called Barclay to come and pick her up, but now that he was here, she didn’t want to go home with him.

Barclay was a smart man, and he understood what Moira’s words meant. He crossed his legs, bringing his calf very close to Moira’s. His trousers brushed against Moira’s calf, making her feel a little cool and ticklish.

“Mrs. Covington, what would you like to eat?”

Morra instinctively shifted her leg inward. “I know there’s a really good hot dog stand nearby. Do you want to go there?”

felt that the place might not be suitable for

Barclay lazily raised his hand to adjust his collar,

his beautiful fingers glide over his collarbones, fooling a pang of thirst. She thought he

quickly stood up. But she stood up too quickly, and her leg suddenly cramped up, causing

slowing her descent and

you okay?” Barclay asked, his voice

shallow breath, instinctively lifting her head to look into Barclay’s deep

to catch her, Barclay leaned his body halfway towards her, narrowing the distance between them

breaths intertwined. Moira felt

her gaze. “Thank

me Hubby?”

moment, then realized he was teasing her. “I called you that just to rile up

around her waist and standing up. “Let’s go grab a

his hand to Moira, wanting to help her up. Moira

found Barclay wasn’t as standoffish as

take it

UUTO SUN, JUI

Chapter 39

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