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 watched the scenery blur

Gilbert glanced outside. "Weather's

Sherilyn hummed, still

switched topics. "Sophia's cooking is

me you're planning to invite

a cheeky tone, replied, "Why,

was at a loss for words. The man's confidence

got plans today. Maybe some other

Sherilyn just stared...

faded to

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

Flying out now?

the holidays might mean

carefully, "I need

to Switzerland. Caroline's

Her house

burglarized."

always seemed to be in some sort of predicament, with

Johnson brothers' lives, so perhaps it

demeanor, Gilbert

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