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?”

place might not be suitable for him: “Let’s go somewhere else. I know a nice restaurant at Opulence Haven, Shall

hand to adjust his

over his collarbones, fooling a

whiff of the subtle cologne scent emanating from Barclay, she quickly stood up. But she stood up too quickly, and her leg suddenly

her waist, slowing her descent

you okay?” Barclay asked, his voice deep and

shallow breath, instinctively lifting her

towards her, narrowing the distance between them to just a fist’s width. She could now clearly smell the

intertwined. Moira felt her cheeks burning

she averted her gaze.

calling me

was teasing her. “I called you that just to rile up

said, slipping his hand from around her waist and standing up. “Let’s go grab a bite,

reached out his hand to Moira, wanting to help her up. Moira hesitated for a second,

wasn’t as standoffish

As she reached for the stair railing, thinking she’d take it slow going down, Barclay suddenly scooped her

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Chapter 39

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