The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 974:

“No,” Pierre responded. “I just knew Ms. Bennett had been in Xada for two years and presumed there might be a romantic involvement.”

Gemma exhaled in mild frustration. “I appreciate Alicia,” she stated plainly. “But sadly, my brother isn’t worthy of her.”

Pierre averted his eyes, focusing on the soil, his emotions concealed. “Mr. Hampton is certainly successful in business.”

“But he isn’t as caring as Mr. Ward.”

Curious, Gemma asked, “Pierre, would you consider yourself caring?”

Pierre glanced at her appealing face, his Adam’s apple shifting noticeably. His throat suddenly dry. Had they grown so comfortable with each other? Why would she pose such a personal question?

Before Pierre could reply, Sheila interrupted them.

in the garden again? I’ve told you countless times that with

from the living room signaled

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nagging, quickly tapped Pierre’s arm. “Quick, help me sneak back to my

is upstairs. We have

window!” Gemma suggested, pointing to the nearby wall. “You’re tall enough. I can climb over using your

eyed the wall. It wasn’t particularly high, but still a challenge for Gemma. Was

when excited, Pierre responded seriously, “That’s

it into a knot, her expression determined. “If Sheila sees

grew closer. “Miss Hampton,

a promise.

held up a finger,