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."

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

Gilbert asked, genuinely curious. "What's

pointed to her own face. "I haven't changed much, maybe a little, but it's not like I've got a new face. Why didn't you like me

Gilbert felt a

"Just drink your medicine."

suddenly stood up and walked away, her

"Sherilyn! Wait!"

a panic, Gilbert quickly finished his medicine and hurried after

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

mad?" Gilbert took her hand, looking at her with pleading

I am." Sherilyn didn't shy away,

before, so why start now? Why did

"I'm sorry!"

wrapped his arms around

"I was blind

Sherilyn closed her eyes, not

held her tighter. "My

"?"

struggling and looked up at

"He contacted you?"

"Yeah."

his fingers

her cheek. "He

afternoon as soon

arrived."

vel?

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