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,

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

silent, tightly gripping her phone, awaiting

Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that

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

lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words she had just

I very old?”

Moira was confused.

making me feel like you were talking to an

“It’s out of respect, Mr.

“No need,” Barclay answered,

her, his

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising

She wondered if Barclay

Chapter 46

in his shoes, she would be

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

after

for Alfie, things wouldn’t

disgust towards Allie grew

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