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?

and turned back with a smile. “Since Grandpa, Father, and Aunt Felicity have given the green light, I'll pick a date and visit the Jeffersons

We should still observe

few days,” Gwendolyn chimed

you're Eddy's older

it all boils down to whether Edmund and Ms. Bailey are meant to

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

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

in the study, Bailey was poring over a pile of documents when she heard the room door open. “Edmund, you don't have to come here. You should stay with Old

It's not Edmund. Bailey turned around

“Artem—”

the table with one hand and grabbed her waist with another.

resisted, but the man's grip tightened around her like manacles, locking her so securely

was no match for him. The man was a lot more agile and

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

Is he going to take me right

violently to

he's doing? This is the Chivers residence! How am I supposed to face everyone if

“Um...”

hope when the man stopped everything he was doing. He pulled

vehemently freed herself from his grip and raised her hand to

take you here and now if you hit me,” Artemis

a few millimeters away from his

dismiss his remark, given how unpredictable the

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 decisive and cruel man will never give in and go easy on me, so I shall

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