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

Strangely, he suddenly didn't want

picked up the tongs and served her a masted turkey "I remember you

stunned. The arrogant

quickly thanked

raised an eyebrow, standing up: "Grandma and Caroline are waiting for me I should get going" After saying

apology was just that, serving her turkey as if it

to herself,

her fork and placed it on an empty plate

being pretentous or refusing to eat what Gilbert served. She used to

and uncomfortable For Sylvias sake,

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 had Sherilyn brought

a tough spot tonight. Have you visited Fran since

stiffened, shaking her head truthfully. "No, I

Francis used to care for you so much. Find some time to visit him, will

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

family

at the clock on the wall"

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