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?”

was 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 both know what it is. Rest assured, I have no intention of overstepping any boundaries with you. When you no longer need me,

be affectionate in public, but in private, we

fell silent, tightly gripping her phone, awaiting Barclay’s

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

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

lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words she had

very

Moira was confused.

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

taken aback. “It’s out

“No need,” Barclay answered,

glanced at her, his gaze

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising from

was stunned. She wondered if

Chapter 46

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

at fault, Moira dared not say anything further. She glanced at the closed door,

things better after

for Alfie, things wouldn’t

of this, Moira’s disgust towards

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