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?"

Sherilyn managed a smile, "I was wondering, did you ever ignore Caroline's calls like

Gilbert froze.

faint. "If the call last night had been

Gilbert's heart clenched

though she was smiling, it hurt 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 be a

allowing him to hold

true feelings. "Alright,

pulled her closer into his embrace, as if afraid

lie back

her, "The doctor mentioned that we need to conduct a thorough examination to understand

need!" Before he could finish, Sherilyn firmly refused,

"Let's just do the examination to

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

like examinations. Don't force me!" Sherilyn turned

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

couldn't resist

"Alright, alright, no examinations."

"But if there are any

him

time? There might not be a next

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