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?”

compose herself and pretend not to understand, continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I have no intention of overstepping any boundaries with you. When you no longer need

and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to

gripping her phone, awaiting

Barclay seemed gentle and considerate upon first contact, Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was the

on his face visibly faded. Her heart sank, and she wondered if

lowered her brows, mentally replaying

very old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

so politely, making me feel like you were talking

taken aback. “It’s out of

“No need,” Barclay answered,

glanced at her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

Barclay said, rising

She wondered

Chapter 46

shoes, she would be angry

glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had left, and

can handle things better after

things wouldn’t have escalated to this

Moira’s disgust towards Allie grew

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