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.

explained, “A friend is in trouble. She sent a distressing message, and

widened, her annoyance quickly shifting to concern. “When

a friend to check

circle in Warrington and feeling a twinge of unease. “I wouldn’t have suggested

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

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

chose not to press

arrived home, Pierre’s phone rang. It was Talia.

his need for privacy, Gemma retreated to the living room to

call, Pierre heard Talia’s

“Pierre…”

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