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.”

responded. “Attending to your needs is part

this, Gemma huffed and

. com holds tales worth

was shattered by a knock at

beat as she sat

quiet. “Gemma, are you

Corey’s sudden return, nor had she heard his car arrive.

with Gemma was purely professional. Still, being found alone with Gemma at night broke the rules,

moment of survival instinct over pride,

could shut the door completely, Corey stepped into the

Gemma swiftly shut the closet door, her heart

eyebrow. “You’re not

before turning to face him, feigning surprise.