Chapter 12

"Yeah." Sherilyn nodded. "Got it."

Seeing the look of disdain on his face, she quickly added, "I'll open the windows to air out the place. There won't be any lingering smells, and III clean up the kitchen, too."

"You?" Gilbert smirked disdainfully, "You can't even boil pasta properly. And now, you're going to clean? Don't bother. We'll wait for the cleaning service tomorrow." With that, he turned and walked upstairs.

Finally, Gilbert was gone. Sherilyn exhaled in relief and settled back down. The cold and unappetizing pasta on her plate looked even

worse.

Without showing any emotion, Sherilyn picked up her fork and resumed eating. Before long, she had finished the pasta.

After airing out the kitchen and tidying up, Sherilyn Hopped on the living room couch.

The guest room? There was no need to bother, lest he complained about her leaving behind some nasty smell again.

She would start looking for a place to stay the next day. Just roughing it out for a couple of days wouldn't hurt.

Bright and early the following moming, Sherilyn was already up and out before Gilbert came downstairs.

job and a place to stay. Having mapped out her route the night before, she headed straight for the bus stop and took the subway. Her destination was

dance, Sherilyn was there to apply for a dancer position. Everyone in Sunhaven knew that the Neon Nights Bar had a bit of a risqué reputation,

earn her

Bar, as Joyce Cooper had instructed, Sherilyn

bar wasn't open, and she soon

greeted, poised and

Colin responded with a nod and smile, "You're

'Sherilyn, Sherilyn

he was already inclined to give her a chance. "Sherilyn, you're hired." Sherilyn's eyes lit up. Even with Joyce's referral, Sherilyn didn't

Colin waved off, "A recommendation from Ms. Cooper? I'd be a fool to refuse. Plus, I have a hunch you'll be a hit here at the Neon Nights

costume and get you ready to debut.

quickly agreed. How could

was pleased. "Great,

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

leaving the Neon Nights Bar, Sherilyn pulled out her phone to call

call dropped after two rings, but soon

chuckled as she answered, "Why do

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