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 Aubree wasn’t someone who couldn’t tell right

“You’re right. This was Birgitte’s decision. She’s ready to face the consequences. What

at you.” She was more upset with herself for not

much rest, have you?”

said, “I’m going to wash

No matter what happened next, she was

up. She immediately sensed a gaze fixed on her, not

awake?” Bowen’s voice

eyes open to see Bowen sitting at the edge of the bed, smiling. But the smile didn’t reach his eyes.

his hand. He was holding a

familiar. One she’d

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

she had absolutely nothing going on with

muttered. Her taste had always been consistent. If someone was outrageously

Bowen raised an eyebrow.

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

if they couldn’t find someone, they could always

plan to make Xander’s return and