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?”

while to 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.

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

gripping

contact, Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that

Her heart sank, and she wondered if

lowered her brows, mentally replaying

I very old?”

Moira was confused.

so politely, making me feel like you were talking to an

was taken aback. “It’s

“No need,” Barclay answered,

at her,

“Alright”

night, Barclay said,

wondered if Barclay was

Chapter 46

consideration, if she were in his shoes, she would be

anything further. She glanced at the closed door,

things better after

things wouldn’t have escalated to this

this, Moira’s disgust towards

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