Chapter 46

“Argue?” Barclay said.

Moira corrected herself and said, “No, that’s not it. I mean, let me explain.”

“Alright, go ahead and defend yourself” Barclay said.

Moira felt awkward,

No one spoke, the atmosphere was incredibly eerie

Moira bit her lip and said, “My friend tends to talk nonsense. Please don’t take her words to heart. She just likes to fantasize.”

Perhaps feeling embarrassed enough for the night, Moira regained some composure. “I know why you agreed to my ‘marriage‘ request. You also need a wife, right?”

Moira finished, cautiously watching Barclay and fearing his denial.

Barclay raised his head slightly, indicating for her to continue.

Moira continued, “I happen to need a ‘husband as well. Like tonight, you’re quite useful”

Suddenly, Barclay lifted his gaze, looking at her, his tone slow with a hint of casual indillerence. “Useful?”

recalled Juliet’s messages. It took her a while to compose herself and pretend not to understand, continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know

in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that extent. I’ve said

fell silent, tightly gripping

Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was the last person one

his face visibly faded. Her

Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words she had just

I very old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

politely, making me feel like you were talking to an old man,” Barclay

taken aback. “It’s out of respect, Mr.

“No need,” Barclay answered,

her, his

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising

was stunned. She wondered if Barclay

Chapter 46

if she were in his shoes, she would

glanced at the closed door,

can handle things better after a good night’s rest, Moira

it weren’t for Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to

this, Moira’s disgust towards

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