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.

he said wasn’t wrong. This was Birgitte’s own choice. And

Birgitte’s decision. She’s ready to face the consequences. What I need to

She was more upset

really late. You haven’t gotten much rest, have you?” Aubree said

“I’m going

he had Aubree in his arms again did Bowen feel at ease. No matter what happened next, she was with him now. That was enough. He finally had a

immediately sensed a gaze fixed

Bowen’s voice cut

cracked her eyes open to see Bowen sitting at the edge of the bed, smiling.

to his hand. He

looked really familiar. One she’d just recently developed of

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

felt guilty, even though she had absolutely nothing going on with

always been consistent. If someone was outrageously handsome, of course she’d

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 for help. Can you

if they couldn’t find someone, they could always make someone

“You plan to make Xander’s return and