"No, it's not that," Gilbert hurriedly shook his head upon seeing Sherilyn's concerned look. It was both a reassurance and an explanation. "Big brother is fine." "What is it then?" Sherilyn pressed, her brows furrowing, "You're still running the Johnson Group in full capacity, aren't you?"

At her words, Gilbert fell silent.

He frowned, looking at her, pondering how to start, as they shared a silent gaze.

In an instant, Sherilyn understood.

Her lips curved into a faint smile, "It's Caroline, isn't it?"

Her tone was declarative, not questioning.

Gilbert's heart raced, gripping her hand tighter, fearing her anger, "Sherilyn, I..."

"Go on then." Sherilyn was calm. "It must be something urgent to call you out at this late hour. Don't bother explaining now, you better hurry." "Sherilyn?" Gilbert frowned in suspicion, "You're not mad?"

"Not mad." Sherilyn smiled, shaking her head, then suddenly said, "If, and I mean if, I got mad and told you not to go, would you stay?" Gilbert was speechless, his expression said it all.

"See." Sherilyn smiled lightly, "Whether I get mad or not, it won't change the outcome. Why would I waste my energy?"

She withdrew her hand, giving him a nudge.

"Go on, she's waiting for you."

"Sherilyn..."

Sherilyn didn't entertain him further, glancing out the window, "It's late, I'm going to sleep. You should go."

Gilbert looked at her, sensing her anger. But, he couldn't stay.

"Then, I'm leaving."

Sherilyn smiled faintly,

time he came out, Sherilyn had already

a tightness in his chest,

"Sherilyn, I'm leaving."

position, responding softly, without any additional words,

waited another two seconds, greeted only by the

closet earlier, he noticed it had started to rain mixed with snow

He bent

"It's cold

snow touching Sherilyn's

sure you're cover

well."

swnow

almost asleep, not even acknowledging

"I'll be going then."

reluctantly withdrew his hand, turning

moment the door closed

him,

b gaze clear

close, too

she had actually entertained the thought

an instant, how could

call dragged Gilbert away, and likewise, snapped her out of

the car, gripping the steering

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