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?”

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

silent. Moira carefully chose her words and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that extent. I’ve said my piece, what do

gripping her phone, awaiting

as did the entire Arnelo, that

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

the room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words

I very old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

making me feel like you were

was taken aback. “It’s out of

“No need,” Barclay answered,

glanced at her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

said, rising from his seat and

stunned. She wondered

Chapter 46

were in his shoes, she would be angry too after being

She glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay

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

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

Moira’s disgust towards

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