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?

who used to cling to him 24/7 was hurrying

he suddenly didn't want

he picked up the tongs and served her

stunned. The arrogant Mr. Johnson remembered her

quickly thanked Gilbert "Thank

eyebrow, standing up: "Grandma and Caroline are waiting for me I should get

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

Laughing to herself, she shook

turkey with her fork and

She

For Sylvias sake, Sherlyn endured

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

a

guests finally left, Sylva

hand, sighing. "You were in a tough spot tonight. Have you visited Fran

stiffened, shaking her head truthfully. "No, I

to care for you so much.

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

her family from

the clock on the wall" won't keep you

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