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?”

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

to be affectionate in public, but

fell silent, tightly gripping her

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

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

her brows, mentally replaying the words

I very old?”

Moira was confused.

me feel like you

taken aback. “It’s out of

“No need,” Barclay answered,

her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

Barclay said, rising from his

wondered if Barclay was

Chapter 46

if she were in his shoes, she would

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

can handle things better after

it weren’t for Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to

Moira’s disgust towards Allie

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