Chapter 1069:

“Pierre.” Gemma’s call snapped him out of his reverie. “I’ve been trying to get your attention. Where were you?”

Regaining his composure, Pierre replied, “Oh, it’s loud in here. I didn’t hear you.”

Gemma sensed his evasion and felt slighted.

Trying to regain focus, Pierre asked, “What’s up?”

Gemma gestured toward a model across the store. “Do you like that dress?”

Pierre glanced at the model, who resembled Gemma in build but was rather plain, wearing an unremarkable dress. “It’s alright,” he said casually.

but undeterred, had the clerk prepare the dress

bags, Pierre followed, noting her annoyance. He explained, “A friend is in trouble. She sent a

eyes widened, her annoyance quickly shifting to concern.

asked a friend to check on her,” Pierre

Gemma asked, remembering Pierre’s limited circle in Warrington and feeling a twinge of unease. “I wouldn’t

known… Maybe you should go to her now,” Gemma suggested, her

her eyes. “No, it’s fine. I’ll get you home first,”

not to

they arrived home, Pierre’s phone rang. It was Talia. His face grew

for privacy, Gemma retreated to the

the call, Pierre heard Talia’s

“Pierre…”

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