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.”

bring himself to

Sylvia sighed. “Sherilyn’s a good girl. I really like her.”

a slight smile, nodding.

Gilbert arrived, but Sylvia did not.

but to pass Gilbert’s portion

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chair and sat down, sipping his coffee. “Grandma said she

mind

was just the aftermath of a critical illness,

was wrestling with how to broach the topic as

she could speak, Gilbert extended

a bit

low chuckle. “Can’t you see? Don’t you love

Gilbert holding a baguette dipped in creamy mushroom

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

on, open up.” Seeing Sherilyn hesitate, Gilbert

him feed her like that, waving him off. “No

voice firm, “Open your mouth

thinking, ‘Mr. Gilbert

intimidating and stern, what girl would find

the pressure, Sherilyn reluctantly opened her mouth. “Ah…”

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