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.

chose her words and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have

gripping

Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was the last person one should

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

the room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally

very

Moira was confused.

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

was taken aback. “It’s out

“No need,” Barclay answered,

her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

late, good night, Barclay said, rising from his seat and

stunned. She wondered if Barclay

Chapter 46

in his shoes, she would be angry too after

She glanced at the closed door, making sure

can handle things better after a good night’s rest, Moira

for Alfie, things wouldn’t

Moira’s disgust towards Allie grew

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