Chapter 123

Suddenly, Gilbert glared at Ms. Smith, his narrow, deep eyes radiating a deadly chill

“You dare lay a finger on her? So you can’t keep your disgraceful dad in line, and you go after a helpless girl instead?”

Ms. Smith was taken aback, glaring back at Gilbert with fury. “Who the hell are you? One of her patrons? Ha! Such a filthy woman, you men must be born with a taste for trash,

Gilbert sneered as he pulled Sherilyn close, his grip tightening until his knuckles whitened. “If you weren’t a woman, do you think you’d still be standing here in one piece? Still able to spew your garbage at me?”

Ms. Smith was startled. Though his tone was calm, the towering rage in his voice was unmistakable.

“Get lost!”

The next second, Gilbert’s demeanor changed from gentle to disgusted, growling lowly. “Move it, or I can’t promise I won’t get physical!”

Ms. Smith swallowed hard. “You… Fine, you’ll see!” She didn’t dare to confront him and scrambled away, a mess,

“Sherilyn?” Gilbert looked down at the person in his arms, her complexion still pale. “How are you feeling?”

“Ah…”

sound. It was more than that; her throat felt like it was sliced open and burning. Tears welled up in her

swiftly scooped her into his arms. “Don’t be scared, we’re heading to the

dazed. Was she confused? Could she really see concern… and affection in

hospital, Sherilyn underwent a thorough examination.

The doctor, examining the scans, frowned deeply. “Her vocal cords and

a suspicious glance

me how serious

grave, The doctor said, “You’ll need

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and really can’t, speak. Just take

that severe?

daughter, to think she’d go this

go get the

“Alright.”

Sherilyn. “I’ll be right back with your medicine. Just sit

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