Gilbert was genuinely stunned by how smoothly things were going. He had expected that, given Sherilyn's infatuation with him, he would have to put some effort into convincing her. But things were turning out much smoother than anticipated, which, in his book, was a good thing.

After a brief moment of surprise, Gilbert raised an eyebrow. "Well then, let's get this signed, shall we?"

Sherilyn agreed, "Okay."

He passed the pen to Sherilyn.

Sherilyn read through the agreement carefully and shook her head. "I don't want the house or the money. Sylvia raised me, and I already owe the Johnson family."

Gilbert couldn't help but chuckle at her refusal. "Since you stepped into the Johnson family's home at fifteen, you've lived off us until now."

That included her years abroad for studies and all the living expenses.

Gilbert retorted, "And without the ability to support yourself, how do you plan to live?"

At that, a chill ran down Sherilyn's spine, and she clenched her fists tightly, choosing not to argue.

"Or is it..." Gilbert squinted, thinking it over, "You're refusing now so you can return and cling to me when you can't make ends meet?"

hardened as she firmly

Gilbert said with a carefree smile, "let's

Smiling faintly, Sherilyn tightly grasped the pen and signed

"I'll let you know when I've arranged a time with the town

nodded without any

Sherilyn properly for just once. "Grandma is about to have surgery. Before she recovers, we'll need to keep our

her, yet he still wanted her to play

smirked, "You won't be at a loss. Once

out an almost imperceptible scoff and nodded. "Okay, I

see each other during this time. I'll take the master bedroom, and you..." He paused, then continued, "Pick a room downstairs and clean it

him leave, her lips curling into

room downstairs? All the rooms downstairs were for the servants.

pasta on the table had been sitting out too long, turning mushy and

was cold

she was about to take another bite, Gilbert

guard, Sherilyn choked on her

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