Chapter 129

And then, just like that, the darkness was pierced by a sudden burst of light, forcing both of them to shut their eyes tight.

“The power’s back on!” Sherilyn exclaimed, her voice tinged with relief as she was the first to open her eyes. But then, she froze.

His handsome face was right in front of her, uncomfortably close. Just inches away, his lips almost touched hers.

This position…Could it be, was he about to kiss her?

Sherilyn felt a chill run down her spine. No, that couldn’t be right! Given Gilbert’s aversion towards her, it was utterly impossible!

It must have been because it was too dark earlier, and he couldn’t see clearly.

“Um…” Sherilyn’s voice was barely a whisper as she alerted him, “The power’s back.”

“Okay.”

Gilbert’s expression remained unreadable, but his heart was in turmoil!

Had he almost kissed Sherilyn? How could that be? Since when did she start to have this kind of allure for him? Where did things go wrong?

Trying to maintain his composure, Gilbert let go of Sherilyn and stood up, his tone casual and detached, “Well, everything seems fine now, I’ll be heading off.”

“Yeah, sure.”

Sherilyn rose to her feet as well, escorting him to the door with a polite, “Take care on your way out.”

“Will do.”

and left without looking back.

stepped outside, he glanced back sharply, squinting towards the lit window of Sherilyn’s apartment. His long lashes veiling his thoughts, no one could guess

The next day.

went to visit

alone since Caroline was out of town on a shoot and couldn’t make it.

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“Mr. Gilbert.”

had something to discuss,

Just tell me straight.”

his older brother’s condition.

it’s not bad news. Actually,

was piqued. “Go on.”

drug was developed by a hospital in Quinland and

use.

a vegetative state for years waking up because

has been in a coma for many years, his physical functions are well–maintained. I believe this drug

global sales yet, nor was it

the Johnson family if not resourceful? What a small–town doctor couldn’t manage might be

could you see if there’s a way to get

“Sure.”

“I’ll find a

it took to get the drug for his brother, to help him wake up and get off

years.

moment of contemplation, he instructed the

Don’t tell Grandma or

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