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?

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

conceded with a nod. “Yes. We should still observe proper etiquette regardless of Bailey's relationship

the next few days,” Gwendolyn chimed in

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

“I believe people destined to be together will get married eventually, so it all boils down to

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

answered plainly, “I mean what I said.

when she heard the room door open. “Edmund, you don't have to come here. You should stay

not Edmund. Bailey turned around

“Artem—”

a gloomy look on his face, he swept away the documents on the table with one

locking her so securely that she could not

was when she realized that she was no match for him. The man was a lot more agile and quick-witted than she was, so no matter what she did, he would subdue her

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

crazy! Is he going

violently to break

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

“Um...”

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

She vehemently freed herself from his grip and raised her hand to slap his charming

you here and now if

a few millimeters away

dismiss his

slapped him. This 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

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