Chapter 405

“What on earth are you talking about?” Sherilyn was shocked.

What kind of relationship do they have? Promises, really?

What baffled Sherilyn the most was why he was so hell–bent on staying with her.

She racked her brain for reasons. “Do you think I’m easy to manipulate?”

“Easy to manipulate?” Gilbert chuckled.

That was the joke of the century!

Sherilyn got the irony, retorting, “I don’t get along with Caroline, and you still want to push this forward. That means I’ll inevitably run into her again. We’ll end up arguing, maybe even getting into a physical altercation like last time on set!”

She really didn’t get it. “Doesn’t that bother you?”

Who dates just to find trouble?

Bringing someone home only to end up fighting every day… Is he out of his mind, or does he have a penchant for punishment?

Gilbert’s lips curled into a smirk, his eyebrows lifting. “Oh, what, you’re worried about me?” Sherilyn was both furious and speechless.

“It’s still the same,” Gilbert said, his smile widening, indulging in his fantasies since, after all, dreaming was tax–free.

to be my girlfriend first. We’re nothing right now, so this… it’s not

took a deep breath, her fists

joking? Rebecca was still in detention, waiting for a lifeline!

a fit of rage, she glared at Gilbert. “Oh, high and mighty Mr. Gilbert, in your eyes, are the lives of ordinary people just

a sigh, and looked

saying one word can determine mine and your friend’s fate.

of nonsense was

locking eyes

there was no laughter, no anger… no emotion at all, just

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Intense, yet pure.

is on 24/7,

was dumbfounded, at a loss for words. What was he after? Why did he insist on her being his shield?

to Sunset Ridge Community.

destined to toss and turn,

day, she woke up later than usual. It was Jenna

“Mommy, Mommy.”

raise her voice. Mommy

Sherilyn opened her eyes, pulling her soft, fragrant daughter into

you feeling okay?”

worried about her.

alright.” Sherilyn pinched her daughter’s chubby

snuggled into her mother’s embrace. “Jenna wants to be

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