Chapter 1008

The door to the room opened silently, a testament to the care with which Gilbert entered. His eyes immediately found Jenna, who, despite being half-asleep, managed to muster a greeting for him.

"Mr. Gilbert."

"Hey there, kiddo."

Glancing at Sherilyn, he subtly nodded towards the door, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'll stay with Jenna, get her back to sleep... Why don't you head down to the dining room?" "Why?" Sherilyn asked, puzzled.

"Just go, you'll see," he urged without offering further explanation. Gently pulling her to her feet, he then lay down beside Jenna.

Waving her off, he added, "Go on, then."

Feeling a mix of curiosity and reluctance due to not wanting to disturb Jenna's descent into slumber, Sherilyn left the room without further questions and made her way downstairs.

aroma wafted towards her, igniting a hunger she hadn't realized was there. Her stomach betrayed her with a

returning the greeting. "You're from the South

Building, Gilbert had introduced her to all the staff members to help her recognize faces and prevent any of the Harrison family's spies from sneaking in unnoticed.

a chuckle, the staff member clarified, "I'm one of the chefs from the main house. Mr. Gilbert asked me to prepare

he continued,

said, taking the offered

"This was prepared according to

"Thanks."

beside her plate, pondering why Gilbert had arranged for this surprise. It must have been Candida's doing, she thought, possibly Naomi's, now that Naomi was acting as Charles's

but eating at this hour? Yet, there it

sea bass is

of the spicy and sour sauce you like. Go ahead, it's all protein, won't make you

He added:

slim enough. Any thinner and it could affect

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