Chapter 339

Gilbert couldn’t wrap his head around it. They were already this close… and yet, Sherilyn still hadn’t fully let him in..

“What’s up?”

Sherilyn blinked, “You seem upset?”

After a moment’s thought, she smiled. “Don’t you think things are pretty great as they are? We meet up now and then, and it keeps things exciting. Living together might kill that vibe, make us sick of each other…”

“No way, that won’t happen with me,” Gilbert assertively countered without a second thought. “How can you be so sure?”

Sherilyn reminded him, “Mr. Gilbert, have you forgotten? I used to be around you all the time, and you barely paid me any attention.”

Was she bringing up old grievances?

Gilbert was at a loss for words, his past ‘crimes catching up to him.

His silence only made the air between them thicker, his face turning a shade darker.

Noticing his mood, Sherilyn worried he might snap, and she ‘couldn’t afford to lose him‘ now.

She reached out, hooking her pinky around his.

“What’s this for?” Gilbert squinted.

“Here.” Sherilyn nodded towards the plate in front of her. “I can’t finish this. Help me out?”

Hmph.

Gilbert couldn’t help but chuckle, realizing how good she was at bossing him around.

picked up her plate, “Alright, I’ll eat

he to

tone was just right, neither too fast nor too slow, and her voice had a slight

a temper, but it was never too much.

her seemed just

back. “Let’s not rush into living together. But, you should still stay over when you need to

an eyebrow, agreeing. It was a good plan, especially if she wanted to get pregnant soon.

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Alright:

in her hands, smiling

The doorbell rang.

Ohl

be the courier! What kind of clothes have they sent this

night was filled with music and laughter.

Sherilyn had the afternoon free to head to the dance company, but Gilbert had to make a trip to a nearby town. They left the house together,

day after tomorrow at noon.

Sherilyn waved goodbye, watching his

glancing at the rearview mirror, his lips curving into a smile. It

to the same woman, no less.

subtle nuances of being in a relationship. It was wonderfully

beeped

staring, I’m heading off.]

was followed by an emoji of a little person running away.

at the mirror, but Sherilyn had already disappeared into the street, just

help but

she manage to be so

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