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

a nod. “Yes. We should still observe proper etiquette

few days,” Gwendolyn chimed in from

you're Eddy's

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

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

what I said. I'll take my leave first. I still have some work to do at the

the room door open. “Edmund, you don't

around in alarm when she sensed something

“Artem—”

on the table with one hand and grabbed her waist with another. He then pinned her down and kissed

resisted, but the man's grip tightened around her like manacles, locking her so securely that she could not even move

was a lot more agile and quick-witted than she was, so no matter

no teasing kiss. Artemis bit and ravaged her lips as if he was fixated on making her his. That tenacity reminded Bailey of

he

violently to

residence!

“Um...”

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

his grip and raised her

here and now if you hit

few millimeters

dismiss his remark, given

meant it. He would really do something brutish to me if I 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

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