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?”

“As for this marriage, we both know

carefully chose her words and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that extent. I’ve said my piece, what do you think?”

her phone, awaiting Barclay’s response.

did the entire

smile on his face visibly faded. Her heart sank, and she wondered if she had said something wrong

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

old?”

Moira was confused.

feel like you were talking to an old man,” Barclay

taken aback. “It’s out of respect, Mr. Covington.”

need,” Barclay answered,

glanced at her, his gaze

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising

stunned. She wondered

Chapter 46

she would be angry too after being used like

Moira dared not say anything further. She glanced at the

after a good

things wouldn’t have escalated to

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