She Flash-Married To His Rival

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?”

flustered, and she 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 have no intention of overstepping any boundaries with you. When you no longer need me,

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

her phone, awaiting

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

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

room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words

old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

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

taken aback. “It’s out of respect,

need,” Barclay answered,

his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

Barclay said, rising from his seat and leaving.

was stunned. She wondered if Barclay

Chapter 46

shoes, she would be angry too

at the closed door, making

after a good night’s rest, Moira

things wouldn’t have escalated to this