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.”

could he bring himself to

a good girl. I really like

into a slight smile, nodding. “Yeah, she

and Gilbert arrived, but

choice but to pass

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his coffee. “Grandma said she felt unwell and went upstairs. We can have Cara

her mind filled

thought Sylvia seemed fine earlier. Maybe it was just the aftermath

was wrestling with how to broach the topic as

extended his arm

Sherilyn blinked, a bit confused.

Don’t you love

saw Gilbert holding a baguette dipped in

Yes, she did love eating it like that back when she was with the Johnson family. Sherilyn was momentarily

Sherilyn hesitate, Gilbert frowned,

like that, waving him off. “No need.

up!” Gilbert’s expression darkened, his voice firm, “Open your mouth when I

head at the noise, shaking it and thinking, ‘Mr. Gilbert is a grown man now yet clueless about wooing

stern, what girl would find

reluctantly opened her mouth.

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