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?

used to

rush" Strangely, he suddenly didn't want to

at the table, he picked up the tongs and served

was stunned. The arrogant

thanked Gilbert

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

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

herself, she

up the turkey with her fork and placed it on an

Gilbert served. She used to love turkey, sure, but people cige. And then,

was boring and uncomfortable For Sylvias

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

a

the guests finally left, Sylva had Sherilyn

"You were in a tough spot

her head truthfully.

four years. Francis used to care for you so much. Find some time to visit

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

as her family from the bottom of her

the wall" won't keep you any longer.

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