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.

of the situation, blurted out,

Corey was left speechless.

in Gemma’s eyes as she exclaimed, “What are

shot Caden a stern

attempt to lighten the mood, Caden ordered a glass

tears, Gemma, slightly parched, took a tentative

by her dramatic response. He then turned to Pierre, asking abruptly, “What’s your annual

honestly, “Mr. Ward, it’s three

you protect Miss Hampton, but you also cook

the standard salary, and Mr. Hampton treats

as he glanced at Gemma and then shifted his gaze to Corey. Corey, meanwhile, was watching Gemma but occasionally, his eyes strayed to Alicia, his expression a mix

intense gaze, instead deepening it. “Alicia, do you ever

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