Chapter 93

Emilia paused mid-step. She always felt like Barry was looking for a fight at any moment. Just as she was about to speak, Barry said in his usual nonchalant tone, "Or are you planning to go play peacemaker, and then watch them act all lovey-dovey and have their affection rubbed right in your face? Are you sure you can handle that?" Emilia froze slightly. For a moment, she couldn't tell if Barry was siding with her or with Autumn. "Did you say that just to disgust me?" "We've known each other for so many years, so how could I possibly be trying to disgust you? Besides, I know how Damien feels about you. You don't even have to do anything, and he'll love you no matter what. So, there's no need for you to go stirring things up." Usually, they all tacitly avoided speaking this plainly. But right now, Barry wished those two would just get married already. Hence, he said it outright. As much as Emilia liked hearing those words, she didn't want anyone seeing through what she was really