Super Mommy and Her Triplets

Chapter 186

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?

turned back with a smile. “Since Grandpa, Father, and

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

few days,” Gwendolyn chimed

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

eventually, so it all boils down to whether Edmund and Ms. Bailey are meant to be. Other than that, I

you said today. I'm your granddad,

Artemis' face as he answered plainly, “I mean 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 have to come here. You should stay with Old Mr.

turned around in alarm when she sensed

“Artem—”

swept away the documents on the table with one hand and grabbed

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

a lot more agile and quick-witted than she was, so no matter what she did, he would

ravaged her lips as if he was fixated on making her his. That tenacity reminded

must be crazy! Is he going to take me

struggled violently to

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

“Um...”

giving up all hope when the man stopped everything he was doing. He pulled away from her and stared into her eyes, deep

his grip and

now

stopped a few millimeters

not dismiss his remark, given

ruthless he can be. Artemis is never a kind man.

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