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?”

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

in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that extent. I’ve said my piece, what do

tightly gripping her phone, awaiting Barclay’s response.

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

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

the room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words she

I very old?” Barclay

Moira was confused.

politely, making me feel like you were talking

out of

Barclay

at her, his

“Alright”

good night, Barclay said, rising from

stunned. She wondered

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consideration, if she were in his shoes, she would be

further. She glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had

things better after a good night’s rest, Moira thought.

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