As the meeting wrapped up, the conference room slowly emptied.

"Mr. Johnson."

"Mr. Johnson."

"Mhm."

Gilbert stood by the door, greeting each person with a polite smile.

Sherilyn slung her bag over her shoulder and made her way out. Catching a glimpse of him surrounded by a crowd, she quickly diverted her gaze and sped up her pace. "Sherilyn!"

Gilbert hurriedly excused himself from the group and caught up to her, leaning in with a grin. "Heading off without me? Didn't you see me?"

Feeling a bit defeated, Sherilyn admitted, "I did. That's exactly why I walked faster."

"Ouch, that's harsh."

Gilbert looked at her, his laughter low and slow. "Come on, my car's just outside. Can't leave it there too long or it might get towed."

Half-dragging her, they headed to his car, bound for Sunset Ridge Community.

her seat, silent as she watched

Gilbert glanced outside. "Weather's not looking great

hummed, still

topics. "Sophia's

me

cheeky tone, replied, "Why, worried you won't have enough to

at a loss for words.

got plans today. Maybe some other

Sherilyn just stared...

faded to a

expression. "Sherilyn, I'll you off at Sunset Ridge Community. I need to fly

Flying out now?

wondering. A trip abroad this close to the holidays might mean not

continued, carefully, "I need

Switzerland. Caroline's

Her house

burglarized."

seemed to be in some sort of

saved the Johnson brothers' lives, so

Sherilyn's calm demeanor, Gilbert grew increasingly

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