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?”

continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I

Moira carefully chose her words and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to

gripping her phone, awaiting Barclay’s response.

Barclay seemed gentle and considerate upon first contact, Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was

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

her brows, mentally replaying the

old?”

Moira was confused.

so politely, making me feel like you were talking to an old man,” Barclay

was taken aback. “It’s out of respect,

need,” Barclay

at her, his

“Alright”

said, rising from his seat

stunned. She wondered

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were in his shoes, she would be angry too after being

at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had left, and went

after a good night’s rest,

for Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to

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