Chapter 148

Had he seen everything? But, what was he talking about?

Blinking in bewilderment, Sherilyn blurted out, “It’s not that I was too polite to refuse; I wanted to get in his car, that’s why I did. Uh…”

Before she could finish, she grimaced, wincing at the increased pressure on her jaw.

Gilbert looked down, his gaze hidden in the depths, “You want to go with him? Do you even realize what you’re saying?”

His eyes fixed on her face, his voice low and mockingly soft.

Sherilyn couldn’t help but swallow, “What’s the problem? Can’t I get in his car?”

“Sherilyn!”

Finally, Gilbert couldn’t contain his low growl, expressing his irritation, “I said I would pick you up!”

“But I didn’t ask you to come!” Sherilyn retorted, her chin raised defiantly, “I don’t need you to! Stop doing this in the future!”

Instantly, his expression shifted slightly, as if he couldn’t believe what he had heard, falling into a long silence.

Don’t need?

“Huh.”

out a short laugh, gazing at her deeply. “Don’t tell me, you actually

You like him?”

moment’s hesitation, assertively, Sherilyn

he hadn’t heard clearly, she added, “I like him, is that a

looking mad. “Say that

Hmph.

of him, meeting his gaze with certainty.

like Edgar! What’s wrong with that? He’s outstanding, comes from a good family, and he’s nice to me

“Enough!”

Edgar ignited a fury in him,

at her, “So quickly, you’ve taken a liking to Edgar? Is your affection that cheap? Is

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for

she was saying she liked Ernest, that old man, and now, it’s Edgar!

burned in Gilbert’s

didn’t you like

His nerves taut

but pull her closer, pressing her

Is your liking for Edgar as much as for

hands, cradling

this gesture all too well!

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