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?”

relationship didn’t

refusal, Gemma had already taken the bowl and positioned herself in front of him. This was her first time serving someone, and her actions, though a bit clumsy, were

He turned his head

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

his voice softer. “Someone of your stature shouldn’t be doing

lip, undeterred by his protest. “What does

no need. I can call a nurse if

the bowl and

back to the hotel later. After that,

to the hotel was quiet, with Gemma

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

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

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