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?”

inexplicably recalled Juliet’s messages. It took her a while to compose herself and pretend not to understand, continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I

silent. Moira 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

fell silent, tightly gripping her phone, awaiting Barclay’s response.

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

face visibly faded. Her heart

brows, mentally

old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

like you were talking to an old

“It’s out

need,” Barclay answered,

her, his gaze noticeably colder

“Alright”

good night, Barclay said, rising from his

wondered if Barclay

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were in his shoes, she would

at the closed door, making sure that Barclay

handle things better after a good night’s rest,

Alfie, things wouldn’t have

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