She Flash-Married To His Rival by Harber Venus

Barclay cleared his throat, reaching out to lift her chin. "What are you apologizing for?"

"I made you miss your flight," she said, though it wasn't intentional.

"I'll make it. I'm leaving now. You stay put and wait for the doctor, okay?"

"Okay," she acquiesced.

She dared not say more, fearing any additional words might truly make Barclay miss his flight.

His thumb lightly brushed against her swollen knee for a moment before Barclay withdrew his hand.

Moira pursed her lips. "I'm really not moving. You should hurry and catch your plane."

"Yeah, call me if anything comes up."

Barclay rose to his feet, giving her one last glance before turning to leave.

As he did, Barclay coincidentally encountered Rose, who was preparing breakfast.

arisen. Typically, Barclay would simply pass by her side. Barclay was aloof and not particularly fond of company, a fact Rose was

be like any other, but Barclay surprised her by stopping after passing her. "Ms. Graham." It was the first time Rose had heard Barclay address her like that, and her heart skipped a beat.

repeatedly. "Of course,

gave a slight nod and then

leaving, she quickly turned and entered the villa. Inside the villa, Rose saw Moira sitting

you manage

not daring to

at Rose.

serious. At

just informed me that the family doctor will be here soon. Mrs. Covington, you stay seated here for how. Don't move, in case you've injured your bone. Moxing around recklessly could make

rarely spoke to Rose, to give her instructions

lowered her gaze, looking at the bruise on her knee. She touched it lightly, feeling the pain,

you're really

Covington, did you have

was about to say she hadn't eaten when her stomach growled loudly, making the situation even

Rose, who chuckled. "I'll go make breakfast.

feeling like she just wanted some time

headed to the kitchen, leaving Moira alone on the sofa. Moira looked at her phone on the table. After hesitating for a moment,