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

annoyance. He explained, “A friend is in trouble. She sent a

widened, her annoyance quickly shifting to concern. “When

being handled. I’ve asked a friend to check on her,”

remembering Pierre’s limited circle in Warrington and feeling

go to her now,” Gemma suggested, her voice filled

worry in her eyes. “No, it’s fine. I’ll get you

chose not to press

Pierre’s phone rang. It was Talia.

need for privacy, Gemma retreated to the living room to unpack her

the call, Pierre heard Talia’s subdued

“Pierre…”

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