Chapter 999:

Alicia offered a weak smile, her eyes radiating trust. Yet, she harbored a trace of pity for Corey deep within her. For Corey, Gemma’s illness was a devastating blow. The woman he had shielded for decades was now succumbing to her ailment.

Corey ended up in the hospital after a dog bite, and Pierre’s situation was hardly better.

Pierre received a rabies vaccination and was placed on an IV drip next to Corey.

Drained, Corey dozed off early. Gemma, her eyes puffy from crying, approached Pierre’s bedside to check on him.

“I’m fine, Miss Hampton,” Pierre assured her.

“But how will you manage to eat?” Gemma asked, noting his immobility due to the IV. “Should I feed you?”

politely. Their relationship

front of him. This was

felt uncomfortable. He turned his head away. “Miss

one of pure concern. “Is it too hot?”

that,” Pierre murmured, his voice softer. “Someone of your stature

lip, undeterred by his protest.

remained adamant. “There’s no need. I can call a nurse if

bowl and spoon

back to the hotel

the hotel was quiet, with Gemma choosing not

was puzzled by her shift. After all, he was merely a bodyguard. Was there any point

“Miss Hampton, I really need this job.” Corey wouldn’t tolerate

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