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?”

continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I have no intention of overstepping any boundaries with you.

to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that

gripping her

knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that

Her heart sank, and she wondered if she had said

Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words she

very old?”

Moira was confused.

spoke so politely, making me feel like you were

aback. “It’s

“No need,” Barclay answered,

glanced at her, his

“Alright”

late, good night, Barclay said, rising from

was stunned. She wondered if

Chapter 46

shoes, she would be angry too after being used

fault, Moira dared not say anything further. She glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had left, and went to

handle things better after a good night’s rest,

Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to this

of this, Moira’s disgust

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