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

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

silent, tightly gripping her

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

the smile on his face visibly faded. Her heart sank, and she

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

very old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

me feel like you were talking to an old man,” Barclay

“It’s

“No need,” Barclay answered,

her,

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising from his seat and

stunned. She wondered if Barclay

Chapter 46

his shoes, she would be angry too after being used

dared not say anything further. She glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had

can handle things better after a good

things wouldn’t

Moira’s disgust towards Allie grew

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