The Queen They Buried

Chapter 361

He added, “There’s no need to draw everyone into your protection circle. They have their own judgment and agency too.”

He hugged her even tighter. Only with her in his arms did his heart finally begin to settle. In front of Aubree, all his usual confidence and master plans fell apart.

Like a skyscraper, one touch and it all collapsed.

Her sudden trip to Nadio had terrified Bowen. He was afraid that Aubree would find out he’d hidden his identity as the investor. He wasn’t sure what would happen. Best case scenario, she’d see it as a gesture of affection and fall deeper for him.

Worst case scenario, she would see it as a betrayal and run away from him for good.

Just like this time, disappearing to a place where he could no longer find her.

Without even realizing it, his grip tightened a bit more.

“Ouch, Aubree gasped softly. Bowen snapped out of it and quickly loosened his grip.

Aubree didn’t think much of it. She just assumed he was nervous that she was still mad about the Birgitte situation.

wasn’t wrong. This was Birgitte’s own choice. And Aubree wasn’t someone who couldn’t tell right

said, “You’re right. This was Birgitte’s decision. She’s ready to face the consequences. What I need to do is not let her

that mad at you.” She

You haven’t gotten much

“I’m going to wash

at ease. No matter what

next morning, Aubree woke up. She immediately sensed a

voice cut

Bowen sitting at the edge of the bed, smiling. But the smile didn’t reach his eyes. It was full of

his hand. He was

really familiar. One she’d just

You specially placed this photo by your bed? Are you changing your taste now?

she had absolutely nothing going on with

way,” she muttered. Her taste had always been consistent. If someone was outrageously handsome, of course she’d look

Bowen raised an eyebrow.

the blanket in her arms. “That’s Alice’s first love, Xander. He’s probably Carmen’s biological father. I was just about to ask you

Even if they couldn’t find

make Xander’s return and stage a comeback