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 as she

right?" Gilbert glanced outside.

hummed,

Gilbert switched topics. "Sophia's

turned sharply, frowning. "Don't tell me you're planning to

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

loss for words. The man's confidence was

plans today. Maybe some

Sherilyn just stared...

smile faded to a

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

Flying out now?

the holidays might

carefully, "I need

to Switzerland.

some trouble. Her

burglarized."

fazed Sherilyn. Caroline always seemed to be in some sort

saved the Johnson brothers' lives,

calm demeanor, Gilbert grew

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