Chapter 166

But Sylvia was only willing to help Gilbert this once, fearing the consequences of her actions might become too tangled and unclear later on. So, she insisted he listen for himself.

Good or bad, he had to accept it.

Sylvia looked at Gilbert. “Did you catch all that?”

“Yeah.” Gilbert’s handsome face remained expressionless.

“Gosh.” Sylvia sighed deeply, “Glad you heard it. Let’s drop this matter, okay?”

“Grandma.” Hanging by his sides, Gilbert’s hands suddenly clenched, and a determination flashed across his eyes, “I can’t let it go.”

“What?” Sylvia exclaimed, staring at Gilbert in disbelief. “What are you planning to do? We had an agreement! Plus, you heard Sherilyn. She’s not interested! Forcing someone into affection won’t end well. You should know

that.”

Back then, he had unwillingly married Sherilyn. And how did that turn out? Were they happy?

Mentioning the past darkened Gilbert’s expression further, a coldness emanating from him.

“Gilbert.” Sylvia tried to reason with him, shaking her head, “Please listen to me. It won’t end well. Don’t push her!”

Seeing Sylvia so anxious, Gilbert couldn’t help but smile. “Grandma, why the

rush? I won’t hurt her.”

himself to hurt the

a good girl.

a slight smile, nodding. “Yeah, she

arrived,

had no choice but to pass Gilbert’s portion to

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first.

coffee. “Grandma said she felt unwell and went upstairs. We

mind filled

Maybe it was just the aftermath of a

how to broach the topic as they

could speak, Gilbert extended his arm toward her.

Sherilyn blinked, a bit confused.

Don’t you love eating it this

holding a baguette

a beat. Yes, she did love eating it like that back when she was with the Johnson family. Sherilyn was momentarily stunned and couldn’t

open up.” Seeing Sherilyn hesitate, Gilbert frowned,

waving him off. “No need. I

Gilbert’s expression darkened, his voice firm, “Open your mouth when I tell

head at the noise, shaking it and thinking, ‘Mr. Gilbert is a

and stern, what girl would find that appealing?

Sherilyn reluctantly opened her mouth.

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