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?”

“As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I

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,

fell silent, tightly gripping her phone, awaiting

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

visibly faded. Her

her brows, mentally replaying

very

Moira was confused.

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

“It’s out

“No need,” Barclay answered,

her, his gaze

“Alright”

night, Barclay said,

wondered if

Chapter 46

upon careful consideration, if she were in his shoes, she would be angry too after being used

glanced at the closed door, making sure that

can handle things better after a

Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to

Moira’s disgust towards Allie grew

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