She was already thin, lying there so frail and petite, a shadow crossed Gilbert's eyes as his heart gave a painful squeeze. After she had been given some water, the nurse helped Sherilyn to lie back down and tucked her in before leaving the room. Gilbert moved closer, sitting on the edge of the bed, and gently took her hand.

When he finally spoke, his voice was choked, "Sherilyn, I'm so sorry."

He had been such a fool! All because of jealousy, he had deliberately ignored her calls!

She must have felt so scared and helpless, especially when he didn't answer. How desperate she must have been?

Thankfully, the housekeeper had come back, or else...

Gilbert shuddered at the thought, overwhelmed by a wave of relief and fear.

Suddenly, he leaned over, enveloping Sherilyn and the blanket in a tight embrace, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

Sherilyn didn't resist; partly because she was too weak, and partly because she knew it was pointless.

Being held by him, memories from four years ago surfaced...

How similar was this scene?

This man, never once had he been by her side when she needed him the most...

"Sherilyn." Gilbert cradled her face, full of remorse and fear. "From now on, I won't ignore your calls, no matter what happens..." "Gilbert." She unexpectedly called his name.

"Yes? What is it?"

her cheeks in his palms, Sherilyn managed a smile, "I was wondering, did you ever ignore Caroline's calls like

Gilbert froze.

"If the call last night had been

heart clenched

him more than if she had been crying or throwing a tantrum. "Sherilyn, it was my mistake. Forgive me this time, I swear there won't

allowing

belied her true feelings. "Alright, you

into his embrace, as if afraid she might leave, "I

lie back down,

need to conduct a thorough examination to understand why

need!" Before he could finish, Sherilyn firmly

"Let's just do the examination to

just a bit weak." Sherilyn shook her head stubbornly, "It's from dieting too much, just a bit of anemia, nothing serious." No matter what Gilbert said, she

me!" Sherilyn turned

she was upset even when he was trying to do what was best

yet, he couldn't

"Alright, alright, no examinations."

promise. "But if there are any symptoms next time, you must e

him a

There might not be a next

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