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.

came over. “Miss

. com is where the

Pierre, who nodded and stepped away, though

noticed his peculiar walk and watched him for a moment

arm and whispered, “Miss Hampton, you should

directive, yet she felt slightly displeased. “I was merely asking

you maintain

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

caution. She handed Gemma a piece of fruit with

rigidly. She harbored some doubts. That night at the hotel in Warrington, she

Pierre, Gemma

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