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?

a smile. “Since Grandpa, Father, and Aunt Felicity have

conceded with a nod. “Yes. We should still observe proper etiquette regardless

start preparing the next few days,”

Glen looked over at Artemis with a complicated gaze. “Artemis, you're Eddy's older cousin. What do you think about

eventually, so it all boils down

I'll remember what you said today. I'm your granddad, so I hope what you said to

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

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

turned around in alarm when she sensed something

“Artem—”

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,

grip tightened around her like manacles, locking her so securely that she could not even move

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

as if he was fixated on making her his. That tenacity reminded Bailey of his gaze back at the ward

crazy! Is he going

violently to break

he's doing? This is the Chivers residence! How am I supposed

“Um...”

the man stopped everything he was doing. He pulled away from her and

was exasperated. She vehemently freed herself from his grip and raised her hand to

now

stopped a few

had better not dismiss his remark, given how unpredictable the man

is capable of anything. I know how relentless and ruthless he can be. Artemis is never a kind man. Such a decisive and cruel man will never give in and

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