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?

was surprised. The woman who used to cling to him 24/7 was

suddenly didn't

up the tongs and served her

The arrogant Mr. Johnson remembered

thanked Gilbert "Thank

standing up: "Grandma and Caroline

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

to herself, she shook

the turkey with her fork and placed it

what Gilbert served. She used to

For Sylvias

place meant to be hers standing and laughing with Gilbert, and bidding farewell to the guests together Sherlyn felt it was fine. She would consider it repayment for five years of

a

guests finally left, Sylva

"You were in a tough

head

sighed, "It's been four years. Francis used to care for you so much. Find some time to visit him, will you? He

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

her family from the bottom

late" Sylvia glanced at the clock on the wall" won't keep

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