"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,

stood up and went to the closet, by the time he came out, Sherilyn

Gilbert felt a tightness in his chest, a sense of

"Sherilyn, I'm leaving."

Sherilyn kept her position, responding softly, without any additional words, nor did

greeted only by

he noticed it

He bent

cold

snow touching Sherilyn's

you're

well."

swnow

almost asleep, not even acknowledging

"I'll be going then."

withdrew his hand, turning to leave

moment the

him,

eyes, b gaze clear and composed...

too close!

she had actually entertained the thought of making

instant, how could she harbor such a foolish

away, and likewise,

the steering

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