Cards and Cold Shoulders

Gideon gripped the handle of his suitcase, locking his gaze on Gemma.

'Half a month away and now I'm back, she doesn't even bother to help with my luggage, just sits there happily playing cards... ' Gideon thought to himself, feeling a bit miffed.

Tess sensed the tension and quickly stepped forward to take the suitcase. "Mr. Whitmore, let me handle that," she said.

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