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. ”

gaze darkened. “He’ll be back soon,” he

he quickly suppressed the thought.

voice stopped him. “Aren’t

to look back. “This

tone remained firm. “What if I told you I

and turned to face

“See? You fell for it

already frayed nerves breaking under the weight of

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

a part of him already

to tell him now?” He cast a disdainful glance around them and pulled Alicia closer. “Mr. Hampton doesn’t seem sincere, and I’m

small talk. ”

gritted his teeth in frustration. “Are you

his usual cheeky self, but Corey didn’t