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 with you. When you no longer need

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

her phone, awaiting Barclay’s response.

Moira knew, as did the entire

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

lowered her brows, mentally replaying the

very old?” Barclay asked.

Moira was confused.

feel like you were talking to

out of

need,” Barclay answered,

at her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

rising

She wondered if Barclay was angry.

Chapter 46

were in his shoes, she would be angry too after being used like this.

say anything further. She glanced at the

better after a good night’s

it weren’t for Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to this point.

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