Chapter 14

Sherilyn was practically racing against time to return to Golden Oak Manor. Gilbert was nowhere to be seen. She thought it was perfect seizing the moment to use the restroom.

However, upon pushing the door open, there stood Gilbert in a state of undress, his torso bare

"Sherilyn!" Gilbert's voice was a low growl, his expression stormy as he quickly pulled on his shirt.

"I'm so sorry" Sherilyn blurted out, hastily shutting the door. How was she supposed to know he was in there? And why on earth was he using the downstairs bathroom?

Inside, Gilbert's face was a mask of annoyance, his eyes inadvertently flicking to his back. She couldn't have seen it, could she?

Shortly after, Gilbert emerged, fully dressed. He nodded toward a large box on the coffee table, instructing Sherilyn, "Go get changed

into this."

Sherilyn understood that it must be an evening gown. The Johnson family was throwing a party, and they wouldn't cut comers even if it were just for her.

"Okay" Nodding. Sherilyn picked up the box

Given the occasion, she

cash, her job required

natural beauty, accentuated by striking features, shone,

tall figure, smooth skin, and long hair tied up showing off her graceful neck briefly left

had to admit Sherilyn was

shed her youthful awkwardness, blossoming into a beauty reminiscent of a rose

asked, "Did you see it

what?" Sherilyn looked genuinely puzzled, wondering

reaction, she seemed unaware of his back. Without another word, Gilbert

where Sylvia resided. Given Sylvia's health, it was impractical to have her travel elsewhere. Fortunately, Sylvia's quarters at

the Southern District Sanatorium, Sherilyn spent the journey gazing out of

off a

seemed almost ominous. Had she concocted a new scheme? Gilbert shook his head and figured it wasn't worth fussing over. She had signed the divorce papers. Their separation was

to meet Sylvia, only to find Sylvia undergoing her routine

session will take about half an hour. Why don't you mingle and

Sylvia," Sherilyn replied with

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