The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 973:

Exhausted by the frequent reminders, Gemma enlisted Pierre’s help in the garden.

Pierre, unaccustomed to such delicate tasks, fumbled with the flowers. The more careful he tried to be, the more mistakes he made, leaving the soil disrupted and the petals marred. Gemma, distressed, crouched to clean the dirt from the damaged petals. The rain-soaked soil stained her dress and hands, yet she remained undeterred.

Pierre frowned and held the hem of her dress. “Miss Hampton, your dress is soiled.”

Gemma looked down at her white dress and lifted it slightly. The sunlight caught her bare legs, prompting Pierre to quickly look away.

Gemma instructed Pierre on how to prune the leaves and care for the flowers, sharing her knowledge.

Though this task was beyond Pierre’s usual duties, Corey had made it clear that as Gemma’s personal bodyguard, Pierre was to participate in her life fully and follow her directives unquestionably.

Pierre took meticulous notes.

in front of him, teased, “Do you listen to

for fresh

Pierre answered simply, “No.”

Gemma asked, “Why

have a

the triviality of their exchange, Gemma

a bodyguard’s life doesn’t ensure safety. It wouldn’t be fair to involve someone else,”

consideration touching. She mused about Corey, “If Corey were like you, I might have a sister-in-law by now. He’s terrible at

“Doesn’t he

taken aback.

she leaned in closer to Pierre, her fragrance

many individuals and their perfumes, which usually varied only slightly, distinguished more

fragrance, however, was unique—fresh, gentle, and elegant, far from ordinary. It was a scent that evoked luxury and