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.

was Birgitte’s own choice. And

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

She was more upset with herself for not being capable

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

said, “I’m going to wash

ease. No matter what happened next, she was with him now. That was enough. He finally had a good night’s

immediately sensed a gaze fixed on her,

awake?” Bowen’s voice cut

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

hand. He was

looked really familiar. One she’d just recently developed

placed this photo by your bed? Are you changing your

nothing going on with the man in

taste had always been consistent. If someone was

Bowen raised an eyebrow.

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

find someone, they could always make someone

asked, “You plan to make Xander’s return and stage a comeback