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?

with a smile. “Since Grandpa, Father, and Aunt Felicity have given the

“Yes. We should still observe proper

next few days,” Gwendolyn

you're Eddy's older cousin. What do you

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

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

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

she heard the room door open. “Edmund, you don't have to

Edmund. Bailey turned around in alarm when

“Artem—”

behind Bailey when she turned. With a gloomy look on his face, he swept away the documents on the table with one hand and grabbed her waist with another. He then pinned her down and kissed her, chafing her lips intensely

grip tightened around her like manacles, locking

was a lot more agile

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

crazy! Is he going to

violently to

This is the Chivers residence! How am I supposed

“Um...”

he was doing. He pulled away from her and stared into her eyes,

vehemently freed herself from his grip and

and now if you hit me,”

few millimeters away from his

not dismiss his remark,

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 decisive and cruel man will never give in and go easy on

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