Chapter 366

Slipping on her socks, Gilbert seemed reluctant to let go. The chill that once emanated from Sherilyn’s smooth feet on the ground had almost completely vanished.

His voice was chiding yet gentle as he spoke. “Just got over a fever, and here you are, walking barefoot on the floor. You know better, don’t you?”

What? Sherilyn blinked in disbelief. Really? It was indoors. Outside, the snow was falling heavily, but inside, they had a 24–hour HVAC system, and the hardwood floor had a carpet. It wasn’t cold. It was warm.

“There’s more.” Gilbert hadn’t finished. “You’re a lady. Remember that time your period cramps were so bad you ended up in the hospital? You have to be extra careful. Haven’t you heard that catching a cold from your feet? You should take better care of yourself when I’m

not around.”

she remembered what he said last night about forgetting Edgar and how he stayed up all night, fully clothed, checking on her. What was going on with him? Why

must be it. Sherilyn couldn’t think of any other reasonable

concerns. She withdrew her feet from his hands and said lazily, “Fine, I got it.

her

Sherilyn nodded, feeling her

sighed in relief. “Knowing you’re hungry means you’re getting better.” He seemed proud. “Lucky

“I’ll have something for you to eat here in the room. Is

Sherilyn frowned at the suggestion. “I don’t like the room smelling like

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