Chapter 319

On Wednesday evening. Sherilyn went to the Johnsons residence. It was the only free night she had before her busy weekend schedule. filled with performances from Thursday through Sunday.

“Sherilyn, come here, Sylvia Johnson called out, uncorking a bottle of red wine to celebrate Sherilyn’s safe return from Crestwood.

“It’s a miracle you came out of that unscathed. Must be your grandma Watching over you from heaven, Sylvia said with a hint of relief.

“Yes,” Sherilyn replied with a smile.

From the comet Gilbert thought to himself; Grandma’s blessings? Was she really Sherilyn’s grandma?

He reached over to cover Sherilyn’s wine glass. “Grandma, Sherilynt doesn’t drink. Maybe we should skip the wine for her.”

He vividly remembered how she was when she got drunk

“A little won’t hurt,” Sylvia shot a glance at her grandson. “We’re celebreng, after all. Plus, we’re at home. It’s not like getting a bit tipay here is a problem, right, Sherilyn?

Sherilyn lifted her glass, “Sylvia’s right”

There it was, Gilbert meddling unnecessarily again

Releasing his grip, Gilbert busied himself pouring wine for the ladies and serving dinner.

was just the three of them at the dinner table tonight. Francis was at the hospital for a comprehensive check–up and was expected to stay there fosa couple of days, with Caroline accompanying him.

show signs of intoxication. Concerned about her well-being due to her frail

around, he caught Sherilyn cradling her wine glass, happily serving herself another drink.

she was getting

from her hand. “You’re drunk, do you realize? Grandma insisted

by the housekeeper, requiring no special preparation,

“Oh, okay”

Sherilyn nodded, clumsily trying to stand up,

Gilbert teased, “Can

Sherilyn nodded, pointing towards the door “There it

genius. Come on, I’ll escort

“Okay”

to guide

of

“Sherlyn?”

Gilbert

her well–being, worrying she might get sick. He hesitated momentarily before deciding to

with no sign of Sherilyn, his worry turned into impatience He knocked on the

came from inside; everything was silent.

Gilbert’s patience wore thin. He warned, “if

a brief silence, he pushed the door open, only to

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