The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 972:

Pierre tensed slightly. He looked up and replied, “No, I value this job.”

“If you value it so much, why did you hesitate that day?” Gemma’s eyes were clear, reflecting pure curiosity. “You seemed to pause by the bed for quite some time before you decided to help me.”

Pierre furrowed his brow. “I lacked experience.”

“You’re a doctor, and you don’t know first aid?”

“I was inexperienced with your specific condition and hesitant to intervene improperly.”

Gemma was at a loss for words. She didn’t intend to blame Pierre. She merely sought understanding. “If guarding me displeases you, you can tell my brother. He won’t force you.”

Pierre simply said, “No.”

Their conversation was brief.

housekeeper, came over. “Miss Hampton, it’s

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cast a curious glance at Pierre, who nodded and stepped away, though he

walk and watched him for a

arm and whispered, “Miss Hampton, you should keep a respectful distance from

felt slightly displeased. “I was merely

you need anything, just give orders. Mr. Hampton insists that you maintain distance

but chuckle. “Sheila, I’m an adult, capable of making my own decisions. Besides, Pierre is my

Sheila conceded that Gemma’s point was logical, she still urged caution. She handed Gemma a

stood rigidly. She harbored some doubts. That night at the hotel in Warrington, she faintly recalled Pierre’s seeming indifference to her crisis. Was it merely

Pierre, Gemma chose not to linger