Chapter 56

Gilbert realized his mistake when the words left his mouth, his gaze darting

uncomfortably. But he wasn't used to backing down before Sherilyn. What was said was- said, like water spilled on the ground. Gilbert stubbornly asked, "So, are you going to eat?"

Was he getting impatient? Sherilyn was impressed but didn't want to cause trouble. So, she nodded, "Yeah, of course, I'll eat." Gilbert's lips curved slightly, his tone softening a bit. "What flavor do you want?"

Sherilyn answered, "Anything, I'm not picky."

Not getting what she wanted, everything else felt the same, just something Gilbert imposed on her.

"Fine." Gilbert raised an eyebrow. "I'll go get it. Hold on."

Sherilyn nodded and found a place to sit down.

After a while, Gilbert came over with a plate, this time not bothering to pack it up, bringing the plate over. "Eat it now."

"Sure." Sherilyn didn't hold back, casually asking, "What's the flavor?"

Gilbert said, "You said anything was fine, so I didn't ask. I let them choose randomly."

Fair enough.

her fork, stuffing it into her mouth, then suddenly frowned. "What's wrong?" Gilbert noticed. "Not

Sherilyn forced a smile, "Just a bit hot. It burned my mouth a

ask further, taking one and biting into it,

then asked Sherilyn, "You

struggled to swallow what was in

nearly ten years, and they had been eating at the same table for about five. Yet, he still had no idea that she hated

it turned out, Gilbert didn't pay any attention to the likes and dislikes of someone he didn't care about. It wasn't his fault. He had no obligation to pay attention to

was hard to swallow,

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put down

at her, puzzled. "Full

Sherilyn grabbed a napkin, cleaning her

Gilbert's eyes narrowed, his tone

gift, thank you. I appreciate it." Appreciate

Gilbert's eyes. Was that her definition of

owe me anything now." Saying so, Sherilyn picked up her

something, she added, "When are you free? Sylvia's surgery is over,

glared at the uneaten pastries on the table.

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