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 pick

still observe proper etiquette regardless of Bailey's relationship with

few

looked over at Artemis with a complicated gaze. “Artemis, 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 than that, I don't have anything else

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

face as he answered plainly, “I mean what I said. I'll take my leave

she heard the room door open. “Edmund,

around in alarm when she

“Artem—”

his face, he swept away the documents on the table with

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

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

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

he going

violently to

the Chivers residence! How am I supposed

“Um...”

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

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

take you here and now if you hit me,”

few millimeters away from his

better not dismiss his remark, given how unpredictable the man

can be. Artemis is never a kind man. Such a decisive and cruel man will never

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