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

Sherilyn quickly deferred, "Mr. Johnson should

both of you should stay. On one hand, Mr. Johnson might not be as attentive as a young lady when it comes

added, "Of course. It is just my suggestion. You should do what works best

started to

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

Sherilyn shook

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

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smile, "I'm afraid I won't be here when Sylvia wakes up. I have work in the afternoon and an

her softly, "Grandma always loves you

at his watch, Gilbert

unconscious, wearing an oxygen mask and hooked up to a monitor,

IV bag ran empty or if the monitor alarmed. Taking

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