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.

of enthusiasm but undeterred, had the clerk prepare the dress for purchase.

her annoyance. He explained, “A friend is in trouble.

eyes widened, her annoyance quickly shifting

I’ve asked a friend to

yet?” Gemma asked, remembering Pierre’s limited circle in Warrington and

her now,” Gemma suggested, her

eyes. “No, it’s fine. I’ll get

chose not to press him

arrived home, Pierre’s phone rang. It

Gemma retreated to the living room to unpack

Pierre heard

“Pierre…”

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