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!"

and Sherilyn spoke up

Sherilyn quickly deferred, "Mr. Johnson should make the call. If

possible, both of you should stay. On one hand, Mr. Johnson might not be as attentive as a young lady when it comes to looking after the patient. On the other, should anything

is just my suggestion. You should

Caroline started to speak but

that." Gilbert made the decision, looking

Sherilyn shook her

to make it up to her,

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replied with a gentle smile, "I'm afraid I won't be here when Sylvia wakes up. I have work

loves you and understands your work commitments. She'll

getting late." Glancing at his watch, Gilbert said, "Caroline,

an oxygen mask and hooked up to a monitor, with nurses

and notify the nurses if the IV bag ran empty or if the monitor alarmed.

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