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?

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

Strangely, he suddenly

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

The arrogant Mr. Johnson

thanked

eat up" Gilbert raised an eyebrow, standing up: "Grandma and Caroline are waiting for me I

was just that,

to herself, she shook

turkey with her fork and

that she was being pretentous or refusing to eat what Gilbert served. She used to love

uncomfortable For Sylvias sake, Sherlyn endured until

to the guests

a

left, Sylva had Sherilyn brought to

her hand, sighing. "You were in a tough spot tonight.

shaking her head truthfully. "No,

been four years. Francis used to care for you so

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

as her family from the bottom of her

at the clock on the wall" won't keep

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