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.

back in her seat, silent as she watched the

should be home by now, right?" Gilbert glanced

Sherilyn hummed,

topics. "Sophia's cooking is always a

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

tone, replied, "Why,

for words. The man's confidence

got plans today. Maybe some

Sherilyn just stared...

smile faded to a

at Sunset Ridge Community. I need

Flying out now?

this close to the holidays might mean not

continued, carefully, "I need

Switzerland.

Her house there

burglarized."

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

Johnson brothers' lives, so

calm demeanor, Gilbert grew

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