Chapter 19

He remembered how she used to eat like a bird.

He wasn't sure why he had come over. Guilt, perhaps? It was not like he was fond of Sherlyn, but faimess was falmess. After all, it was a welcome party thrown for her. Yet, she hadn't shown her face.

"Ahem." Gilbert cleared his throat. "So, tonight didn't go as planned. Caroline is my sister-in-law, and now, she's breaking into the entertainment industry. It's been tough for her these years, so." He trailed off. But Sherilyn got it. Was that his way of apologizing?

That was interesting. Even in apology, the proud Mr. Johnson couldn't demean himself to sincerity in that?

Sherilyn offered a faint smile. I heard you earlier."

ter the words Im sorry: Where was the

Her calmness only unsettled Gilbert more, prompting a rare show of concem, "You're not upset are you?" Sherilyn was amused. Gilbert is such a hypocrite. Why bother with him? They were nothing to each other. With that thought, Sherilyn shook her head with a smile "No. You said it yourself, didn't you? I owe Caroline." She seemed genuinely unbothered

Gilbert felt justified. "Glad you understand."

Seeing him still seated, Sherilyn was puzzled "Aren't you leaving?"

Was she rushing him?

The woman who used to cling

Strangely, he suddenly didn't want to

tongs and served her a masted turkey "I remember you

The arrogant Mr. Johnson

quickly thanked Gilbert "Thank

Caroline

sneering So. Gilberts apology was just that, serving her turkey as if it

herself, she

turkey with her fork and placed it on an

eat what Gilbert served. She used to

party was boring and uncomfortable For Sylvias sake,

Gilbert, and bidding farewell to the guests together Sherlyn felt it was

a

the guests finally left, Sylva had Sherilyn

tough spot tonight. Have you visited Fran since you were

her head truthfully. "No, I

dear" Sylvia sighed, "It's been four years. Francis used to care for you so much. Find some

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

family from the bottom

at the clock on the wall" won't keep you any longer. Head

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