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 given the green light, I'll

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

preparing the next few days,”

gaze. “Artemis, you're Eddy's older cousin. What do you think about him marrying

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 don't

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

said. I'll take my leave first. I still have some work

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

around in alarm

“Artem—”

swept away the documents on the table with one hand and grabbed her waist with another. He then pinned her

manacles, locking her so securely that she

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

teasing kiss. Artemis bit and ravaged her lips as if he was fixated on making her his.

must be crazy! Is he going

struggled violently

doing? This is the Chivers residence! How am

“Um...”

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

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

you here and now if you hit me,”

stopped a few millimeters away from his

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

be. Artemis is never a

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