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?”

we both know what it is. Rest assured, I have no intention of overstepping any boundaries

Moira carefully chose her words and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we

fell silent, tightly gripping her phone, awaiting

upon first contact, Moira knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was the last person

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

the room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the

old?”

Moira was confused.

me feel like you were talking to an old

taken aback. “It’s out

need,” Barclay answered,

her, his

“Alright”

said, rising

wondered if Barclay

Chapter 46

if she were in his shoes, she would be angry too

further. She glanced at the closed door,

things better after a

things wouldn’t have

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