Chapter 51

Choking on her food, Sherilyn quickly grabbed her water bottle and took a few gulps to help swallow it.

Gilbert returned to the lounge with a stormy expression.

Trying to lighten the mood, Caroline served him some food. "What about Sherilyn? Couldn't you find her?"

"Forget her!" Gilbert sipped his soup, visibly irritated at the mention of Sherilyn. "She's so obsessed with dieting. Let her be!"

"Oh Caroline shook her head with a smile. "Told you so. Here, have some more."

By two o'clock in the afternoon, the surgery was over. It went smoothly, and Sylvia was moved to her room.

The doctor gave Gilbert a detailed rundown. "The first 24 hours post-operation are critical. If possible, it'd be best to have a family member stay. We have nursing staff, but the elderly often prefer the company of their loved ones."

"I will!"

"Me too!"

Sherilyn spoke up

should make the call. If Mr. Johnson stays, that's

as attentive as

their hesitation, the doctor added, "Of course. It is just my suggestion. You should do what works

started to speak

do that." Gilbert made the decision, looking at Sherilyn. "We'll stay. Any

shook

to make it up to her, even asking her boss Colin for some time of to do

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be here when Sylvia wakes up. I have work in the afternoon and an

her softly, "Grandma always loves you and understands your work commitments.

his watch, Gilbert said,

Sylvia was still unconscious, wearing an oxygen mask

job was to keep Sylvia's lips moistened and notify the nurses if the IV bag ran empty or if the monitor alarmed. Taking her duty seriously, she pulled

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