The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1014:

Pierre pressed his lips into a thin line, dipped a cotton swab into warm water, and gently moistened her lips. “He’s

with hospital business,” he said softly.

Gemma shivered as she felt his presence. The memories of what he had done filled her with a mixture of fear and anger. Her eyelashes quivered as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Pierre’s breath caught. “Are you in pain?”

Gemma’s voice was weak but firm. “I don’t want to see you. ”

Pierre leaned closer, unsure if he had heard her right. “What did you just say?”

His closeness unsettled her. Biting her lip, she whispered, “I want my brother. ”

be back soon,”

bite her lip stirred something in Pierre, but he quickly suppressed the thought. There were bigger concerns – whether Gemma or Alicia would survive this

was about to leave for the hospital when Alicia’s voice stopped him. “Aren’t

back. “This is none of your business,”

“What if I told you I had a way

mid-step and turned to face

grinned. “See? You fell for it

his already frayed nerves breaking under the

as she looked Corey straight in the eye. “I wasn’t bluffing

a part of him already did. “What’s your plan?” he

cast a disdainful glance around them and pulled

small talk. ”

again, gritted his teeth in frustration. “Are you crazy? I never asked for your

but