Chapter 989:

Gemma pouted, uncertain of the timeline but knowing she shouldn’t press Sheila on family matters.

Corey gently ruffled her hair, showing brotherly affection. “Gemma, other than me, no one else is worth your worry, understand?”

Gemma nodded, accepting his advice.

The call had been answered by Sheila’s son. With not enough money for medical expenses, Sheila’s grandson had postponed his hospital treatment and passed away during surgery. Overwhelmed by grief, Sheila had taken her own life.

Caden and Alicia came down for breakfast and deliberately joined Gemma’s table.

Gemma, looking downcast, ate in silence.

Alicia noticed and asked, prompting Gemma to put down her knife and fork and lean in with a sigh.

blurted out, “What’s troubling you? Is your brother

Corey was left speechless.

as she exclaimed, “What are you talking

a stern look, silencing

an attempt to lighten the mood, Caden ordered a

Gemma, slightly parched, took

smile, seemingly entertained by her dramatic response. He then turned to Pierre, asking abruptly, “What’s

honestly, “Mr. Ward, it’s three

only do you protect Miss Hampton, but you also cook

Ward, that’s the standard salary, and Mr. Hampton treats me fairly,”

then shifted his gaze to Corey. Corey, meanwhile, was watching

caught the sound but didn’t avert his intense gaze,

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