Chapter 46

“Argue?” Barclay said.

Moira corrected herself and said, “No, that’s not it. I mean, let me explain.”

“Alright, go ahead and defend yourself” Barclay said.

Moira felt awkward,

No one spoke, the atmosphere was incredibly eerie

Moira bit her lip and said, “My friend tends to talk nonsense. Please don’t take her words to heart. She just likes to fantasize.”

Perhaps feeling embarrassed enough for the night, Moira regained some composure. “I know why you agreed to my ‘marriage‘ request. You also need a wife, right?”

Moira finished, cautiously watching Barclay and fearing his denial.

Barclay raised his head slightly, indicating for her to continue.

Moira continued, “I happen to need a ‘husband as well. Like tonight, you’re quite useful”

Suddenly, Barclay lifted his gaze, looking at her, his tone slow with a hint of casual indillerence. “Useful?”

understand, continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I have no intention of overstepping any boundaries

but in private, we don’t have to go

silent, tightly gripping her phone, awaiting Barclay’s

knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was

smile on his face visibly faded. Her heart sank, and

spoke in the room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the

I very old?”

Moira was confused.

politely, making me feel like you were

taken aback. “It’s out of respect,

Barclay answered,

at her, his

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising from

stunned. She wondered

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consideration, if she were in his shoes, she would

glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had left, and went to bed.

better after a good night’s rest, Moira thought.

for Alfie, things wouldn’t have

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