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?

woman who used to cling to him 24/7 was hurrying

rush" Strangely, he suddenly didn't

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

was stunned. The arrogant

thanked Gilbert "Thank

up: "Grandma and Caroline are waiting for me

was just that, serving her turkey as if it was some

Laughing to herself,

fork and placed it on an empty plate beside

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

and uncomfortable For

be hers standing and laughing with Gilbert, and bidding farewell to the guests together Sherlyn felt it was fine.

a

left, Sylva had Sherilyn brought to

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

shaking her head truthfully.

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

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

saw Sherilyn as her family from the

Sylvia glanced at the clock on the wall" won't keep you any longer. Head back

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