Chapter 1142

"Night then, catch you later for dinner."

"Alright, goodnight."

Galen put his phone down, took a peek through the gate, and finally started his car and drove off.

...

It was nine in the evening when Gilbert hurried back to Blue Haven.

As he entered the South Building, the lights in the dining room were still on.

"You're back."

Sherilyn greeted him. She wore an oatmeal-colored silk gown, a cashmere shawl draped over her shoulders. Her long hair was braided into a fishtail that lay gracefully over her chest. Her face was bare, yet she looked as fresh and lovely as a lily in bloom.

She asked him just that one question before turning to walk further inside.

"Come have your medicine."

It was a statement, almost an order.

"Okay."

Gilbert followed her obediently, sat down, and picked up the bowl. As he drank the concoction, he kept his eyes on her.

"Why are you staring at me?" Sherilyn frowned. "Am I the medicine?"

"You're just so beautiful, incredibly beautiful."

Sherilyn let out a soft laugh, resting her chin on her hand. "You're a

Gilbert asked, genuinely curious.

own face. "I haven't changed much, maybe a little, but it's not like I've got a new face.

Gilbert felt a pang of

"Just drink your medicine."

up and walked away, her demeanor suggesting she might be

"Sherilyn! Wait!"

panic, Gilbert quickly finished his

the walk-in closet to grab some clothes to change into before heading to

hand, looking at her with pleading

I am." Sherilyn didn't shy away, meeting his gaze

start now? Why did you have to mess with my

"I'm sorry!"

arms around her,

her ear, "I was

eyes, not satisfied with his answer.

held her tighter. "My brother, he's already in

"?"

this, Sherilyn stopped struggling

"He contacted you?"

"Yeah."

nodded, his

cheek. "He called

as

arrived."

vel?

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