Chapter 165

“Sylvia,” Sherilyn shook her head, not a trace of happiness on her face. “I just… don’t love him anymore.”

It took Sylvia by surprise. It wasn’t the first time she had heard these words. The last time Sherilyn was at the Southern District Sanatorium, asking for her approval to divorce, she had said the same thing. But Sylvia couldn’t help but feel there was more to it.

“Sherilyn, are you worried?” Sylvia asked, “Worried he’ll neglect you like

before? That won’t happen. This time, it’s different. It’s not just me pushing for

  1. it. It’s his own decision…”

“You know him. Once he sets his mind on something, not even nine bulls could pull him back. He’s committed.”

Sherilyn believed that. When Francis had his accident, Gilbert had sworn by his bedside that he’d take responsibility for Caroline from then on. And he had kept his word.

But still, Sherilyn couldn’t agree. “Sylvia, it’s not that I’m worried about.”

Sylvia pressed, “Then what is it?”

Sherilyn’s smile was tinged with bitterness. She reiterated, “I don’t love him anymore.”

it once or twice, it could have been dismissed as Sherilyn trying to save face, afraid of rejection. But there was no

his desire to call off the divorce. If she still harbored feelings, she would have taken

Sylvia couldn’t believe

am,” Sherilyn affirmed with

be?” Sylvia was perplexed. “You’ve been infatuated with him.

Everyone in the

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her head gently. “But, Sylvia, even the deepest of affections can fade

Sylvia’s

smiled, “Looking back, I wonder if I ever truly loved

was

hardly knew better. You always talked about wanting me as your granddaughter–in–law, and I took

and disbelief, looking like she was denying the present feelings and

breath, her lips pursed. “Divorce is the only path

Sylvia could say. She

hand, gently smoothing Sherilyn’s hair. “Don’t worry. Although

was puzzled.

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