Just like what happened between her and Eddy...

Eddy's repeated acts of domestic violence and infidelity...

But, tracing back to the root of it all, it was she who wronged Eddy first, even if unintentionally. Speaking of which, Eddy's personality shifted dramatically, becoming distorted over time. He too was a victim of the 'wedding night incident'... Two women sat across from each other, finding solace in their shared experiences.

"Try this..."

"We're out of coffee, I'll go make some more."

"Sure."

Sherilyn had just stood up when she heard a knock on the door.

She whipped around, puzzled by the timing...

Knock, knock.

The sound of knocking was accompanied by a deep, masculine voice, "Sherilyn!"

Could it be Gilbert? He's back in Sunhaven? Glancing at the wall clock, it was past eleven.

"Sherilyn?"

Rebecca, sitting on the couch, urged her, "Why aren't you opening the door?"

"Oh, right."

snapped back to reality

there stood Gilbert, wrapped in a black coat, his head lowered, grinning at her.

for approval reminded

in," she hesitated for a

"Alright."

upon seeing Rebecca, not

"Mr. Johnson."

couch, and 'looked' towards Sherilyn, "Sherilyn, I'm feeling sleepy, could you help me to my room? I need

whispering, "Stay up with Jenna and watch the fireworks. See

"See you next year."

Sherilyn returned,

an orange

He immediately st

upon seeing her.

"Is Jenna asleep?"

asleep for a

"Should I bring her out to watch the fireworks? I promised

surprised, "Fireworks? Here in

tonight, fireworks were banned in the

her with a calming look, "I've

into Jenna's room. The little one was sprawled out on

lifting her into his arms, ensuring she

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