Chapter 161

“Gilbert!” Sherilyn stumbled, nearly losing her balance as Gilbert pulled her into his arms. “What’s wrong with you?”

The question was redundant. That close, Sherilyn could smell the scent of whiskey on Gilbert’s breath distinctly. “Are you drunk?”

Gilbert smiled. “Ah, not drunk.”

A drunk person never admitted they were drunk even if they could barely stand straight.

That bottle of red wine at dinner? All him. Sherilyn hadn’t touched a drop. If he wasn’t drunk, who was?

Sherilyn attempted to stabilize him by holding onto his arm. “Can you walk?”

“Hmm.” Gilbert nodded, leaning heavily against her without moving. “With your help, yeah.”

Sherilyn sighed. She couldn’t just push him away. He’d probably fall to the ground.

“Okay, I’ll help you, but take it slow.”

“Okay.” Gilbert looked down at her, his gaze lingering on her curling eyelashes, like two delicate fans fluttering against his heart, tickling it.

from behind as they moved from the private booth to the

shoulder, Gilbert looked more like he was embracing

here?” Caroline approached, confirming

a mistake.

surprise in her eyes was unmistakable, flitting between them. How were they together in such an

gaze, Sherilyn immediately tried

are you doing?” Feeling Sherilyn move, Gilbert frowned, displeased.

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You’ll make me

on her before Caroline. Wasn’t he

into a fight with Caroline later. Sherilyn turned her

Caroline a casual smile. “We were just

gestured toward the dining room.

in a place in their relationship where they could dine

“The director and producer are here.

thanks.” Gilbert chuckled, declining. “I’ll stay

okay then.” Caroline’s smile faded slightly. “Well…”

Gilbert, he dismissed Caroline. “You

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