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.

in her seat, silent

right?" Gilbert glanced outside. "Weather's not looking great today.

hummed,

dinner?" Gilbert switched topics.

sharply, frowning. "Don't tell me

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

words. The man's confidence

got plans today.

Sherilyn just stared...

smile faded to a

"Sherilyn, I'll you off at Sunset Ridge Community.

Flying out now?

holidays might mean not

carefully, "I need

to Switzerland.

Her house

burglarized."

news barely fazed Sherilyn. Caroline always seemed to be in some sort of predicament,

she had once saved the Johnson brothers'

demeanor, Gilbert grew increasingly

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