Chapter 186

“Edmund, you guys continue talking, then. I'll go back to the study to sort out some medical reports first.”

“I'll go with you.”

Bailey shook her head and smiled. “It's okay. I can finish it faster on my own. You can just stay with the guests.”

“All right. You do your work, then. Stay for dinner. I'll bring the food over later.”

“Okay. Thanks.”

Bailey turned and walked toward the door. On her way out, she stole a glance at Artemis, and their gazes met.

The brief interaction was all it took for Bailey to spot an inexplicable glint in Artemis' deep and dark eyes.

What is that I see in his eyes? Helplessness? Unwillingness? Resentment? No. It's determination.

The look in Artemis' eyes was resolved, as if he had an unwavering determination to achieve something.

The man was like a prowling beast that was prepared to flash its claws and pounce on its prey.

The scene where Artemis was stabbed suddenly flashed in Bailey's mind, and it made her feel suffocated.

She subconsciously quickened her pace and rushed out of the ward.

Bailey could not help but realize that Artemis had a stronger hold over her than Edmund. She felt she had developed feelings for Artemis.

No. This cannot be. I promised myself to stay away from Artemis before I came to Hallsbay. I'll only fall into a bottomless abyss if I eat my word. Bailey Jefferson, you've only been here for a short time, yet you've fallen for him. How could you?

her leave and turned back with a smile. “Since Grandpa, Father, and Aunt Felicity have

nod. “Yes. We should still observe proper

next few days,” Gwendolyn chimed

Glen looked over at Artemis with a complicated gaze. “Artemis, you're Eddy's older

lifted his head slightly and replied calmly, “I believe people destined to be together will get married eventually, so it all boils

I'm your granddad, so I hope what

curved on Artemis' face as he answered plainly, “I mean what I said. I'll take my leave first. I still

study, Bailey was poring over a pile of documents when she heard the room door open. “Edmund, you don't have to come here.

around in alarm

“Artem—”

Bailey when she turned. With a gloomy look on his face, he swept away the documents on the table with one hand and grabbed her waist with another. He then pinned her down and kissed her, chafing her

manacles, locking her so securely that she

realized that she was no match for him. The man was a lot more agile and quick-witted than she was, so

bit and ravaged her lips as if he was fixated on making her his. That tenacity reminded Bailey of his gaze

be crazy! Is he

violently to

does he think he's doing? This is the Chivers residence! How

“Um...”

the man stopped everything he

was exasperated. She vehemently freed herself from his grip and

and now if

hand stopped a few millimeters away from

dismiss his remark, given how

he can be. Artemis is

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