Chapter 167

“What?”

Sherilyn was so shocked that she choked on her toast, unable to swallow or

cough it up.

“Cough, cough, cough!”

“Sherilyn?” Gilbert was startled and immediately got up, moving to her side. “What’s wrong? Let me see!”

He cupped her face with his hands, about to pry her mouth open.

“Cough, cough, cough…” Sherilyn refused to open her mouth, shaking her head vigorously. Her mouth was full of toast crumbs. How could she let him see? More importantly, why should she let him see?

“Don’t be stubborn!” Gilbert was so anxious that his brows furrowed, wishing he could forcefully open her mouth.

“Mr. Gilbert.” Unable to watch any longer, Cara came over with a glass of water. “Ms. Sherilyn seems to have choked. Let her drink some water.”

Unable to speak, Sherilyn nodded vigorously.

“Give it here!” Gilbert took the water, but when Sherilyn reached for it, he wouldn’t let go.

He brought the glass to her lips. “Drink up!”

and not wanting to choke to

few big sips of water. Sherilyn

“Are

Sherilyn nodded, “I’m fine now.”

in relief, putting down the water glass and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece of toast,

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and looked away. She didn’t like him touching her, not

seeing her pulling away, Gilbert’s expression stiffened slightly, but he

furious he was on the balcony when he heard her say she didn’t

chair. He looked down, continuing to slice

it

silent, then lifted his gaze,

was casual, yet it carried an undeniable force. “I’ve always given without others refusing

choice but to accept whether she wanted to.

heart. Yes, he was that

asked, “Then what exactly do

getting to

leaning toward Sherilyn. “I’ve made myself clear. Come

to see through his thoughts. “What

Gilbert was stunned, stumped by

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