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?

smile. “Since Grandpa, Father, and Aunt Felicity have given the green light, I'll pick a date and visit the

still observe proper etiquette regardless of Bailey's relationship with

start preparing the next few days,” Gwendolyn

Artemis with a complicated gaze. “Artemis, you're Eddy's older cousin. What do you

head slightly and replied calmly, “I believe people destined to be together will get married eventually, so it all boils down to whether Edmund and Ms. Bailey are meant to be. Other than that,

I'll remember what you said today. I'm

as he answered plainly, “I mean what I said. I'll take my leave first. I still have some work to do at

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

not Edmund. Bailey turned around

“Artem—”

away the documents on the table with one hand and grabbed

but the man's grip tightened around her like manacles, locking her so securely that she

was a lot more agile

ravaged her lips as if he was

Is he going to take

violently to break

Chivers residence! How am I supposed to face everyone

“Um...”

was on the verge of giving up all hope when the man stopped everything he was doing. He pulled away from her and stared

from his grip and raised her hand to slap

and now if you

hand stopped a few

his remark, given how

relentless and ruthless he can be. Artemis is never a kind man. Such a decisive and cruel man

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