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.

over. “Miss Hampton, it’s

a lno ve ls .

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

walk and watched him for a moment

gently pulled Gemma’s arm and whispered, “Miss Hampton, you should keep a respectful distance

understood this was Corey’s directive, yet she felt slightly displeased. “I

insists that you maintain

own decisions. Besides, Pierre is my personal bodyguard. How can we not communicate at

she still urged caution. She handed Gemma a piece of fruit with a warm

Pierre, who stood rigidly. She harbored some doubts. That night at the hotel in Warrington, she faintly

Alicia had personally recommended Pierre, Gemma chose not to linger