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 didn’t permit such

and positioned herself in front of him. This was her

felt uncomfortable. He turned his head away. “Miss

one of pure concern. “Is it too hot?” She gently blew

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

undeterred by his protest. “What does

no need. I can call a nurse

Gemma set the bowl

to bridge the gap. “I’ll take you back to

hotel was quiet, with Gemma

mood. He was puzzled by her shift. After all, he was merely a bodyguard. Was there

said, “Miss Hampton, I really need this job.” Corey wouldn’t tolerate their growing closeness. Gemma believed Pierre’s role

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