He effortlessly scooped her up, his voice booming with playful authority, "Come on, let's go grab some dinner!"

Once they reached downstairs, he gently set Sherilyn down on a chair at the diner-style table.

Dinner and soup were already served, "Dig in."

Sherilyn picked up her fork, pushing around a couple of bites of mashed potatoes, her enthusiasm as flat as day-old soda. She looked up, her eyes shooting daggers at Gilbert. "What's up?" Gilbert couldn't help but chuckle, ruffling her hair. "You're glaring at me like I've done you wrong."

"

Seeing her evident lack of appetite, he didn't push further.

He took her plate of half-eaten mashed potatoes, nudging the bowl of soup her way. "I'll finish this off. Just make sure you finish the soup... no more bargaining."

Sherilyn bit her lip, relenting.

She began spooning the soup, making slow but steady progress.

Yet, she still left some behind. The soup was gone, the carrots devoured, but the chunks of beef remained untouched.

Gilbert narrowed his eyes, saying, "Thought you loved beef stew?"

He pushed the soy sauce towards her, knowing Sherilyn liked a dab of it with her beef.

"Not feeling it today," Sherilyn shook her head, replying, "Just not hungry."

wasn't an act; she genuinely felt full, without a trace

"Alright then."

away her soup bowl and

did he always eat

leftovers, you know, that could lead to all

with you, why

like this, he really seemed to let his

it was all just an

The next day.

the morning at Sunset Ridge Community visiting Jenna. After sharing a lunch with Jenna and lulling the little one to sleep, Sherilyn finally made her way out. Stepping out of the complex, she

Suddenly, her gaze froze.

couldn't believe her eyes. Across the street at the opposite bus stop, was

wasn't alone; she was all smiles, her arm looped through a

man, Sherilyn recognized him. Not exactly an acquaintance... but from that time, he was the blond

been part

with Yuna!

his

had called

it was clear they were an

she was

something between d

were indeed a couple.

was deep in thought, Yuna, giggling, tip-toed up to give Ladd a kiss

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