The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 983:

Pierre, lying back, spoke evenly. “Cooking wasn’t a natural talent for me. It took years to master.”

“For a girlfriend, perhaps?” Gemma probed.

“No, I don’t have one.”

She added, “An ex-girlfriend, I mean.”

Gemma recalled his distant gaze had suggested he was reflecting on a past romance. Maybe she reminded him of someone he once cared for, which explained his brief distraction.

Pierre stared at the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought. After a pause, he returned to the present. “Miss Hampton, you should rest.”

Gemma recognized his deflection and sensed he had once loved profoundly. Trying to change the subject, she murmured, “Sheila returns tomorrow, so you won’t have to overextend yourself by then.”

manageable,” Pierre responded. “Attending to your needs

this, Gemma huffed and turned

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it was shattered by a knock

skipped a beat as

quiet.

his car arrive. But now wasn’t the time

at night broke the rules, and he was liable. Corey was particularly touchy about such matters. Pierre’s safety hung

pride, Pierre was shoved into the closet by

shut the door

shut the closet door, her heart racing with

raised an eyebrow. “You’re

moment to steady her breath before turning to face him, feigning surprise. “Corey? When did you