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.

seat, silent as she

be home by now, right?" Gilbert glanced outside. "Weather's not looking great today. Wind's

hummed,

switched topics.

frowning. "Don't tell me you're planning to invite yourself over

cheeky tone, replied, "Why, worried you

for words.

today. Maybe

Sherilyn just stared...

faded to a

off at Sunset Ridge Community. I need to

Flying out now?

abroad this close to the holidays might mean not making it back

carefully, "I need

to Switzerland.

Her house

burglarized."

always seemed to be in some sort of

the Johnson brothers'

demeanor, Gilbert grew

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