Chapter 1214

"Ha! Ha-ha..."

Sherilyn froze for a moment, then threw her head back in laughter. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears.

She stared at him and shot back, "You think I'm afraid? That I care if it hurts? Let it hurt then! I hope it tears me apart, leaves me in pieces! Hurt me so badly you won't ever look back, so you can just walk away! Then I'll finally be free!"

With that, she flung her arm and ran out of the room.

"Sherilyn!"

"Mr. Harrison!"

The nurse hurried after him. "Sir, you should come take a look at Ms. Bennett- she's shaking terribly!"

Gilbert glanced back. Caroline had rolled her eyes back in her head; she looked terrible.

He forced himself to stay calm. "Call the doctor. She needs a sedative."

"Right away, sir!"

...

Early the next morning.

Blue Haven, South Wing.

For once, Jenna was surprised to see her dad at breakfast.

remembered hearing him leave in the middle of the night. He'd

didn't seem to mind running himself

wasn't doing it for

"Daddy, hug!"

have breakfast with her father. "I want

"Of course."

agreed, sneaking glances at Sherilyn

she hadn't argued with him anymore; she'd acted just

that something between them had shifted

wanted to fix things, but had no idea how. All he could do was focus on his daughter in

keeping out of

she ate,

Rebecca White.

yes, I know. Don't

"Was that Rebecca White?"

up, Gilbert finally asked, "Is she asking you to go with her to

replied absently, reaching for a napkin to wipe Jenna's

okay? Mommy's going out with Aunt Rebecca for a bit,

I'll be good,

Sherilyn

offered to

are you meeting

"I'm picking her up. Candida will

"Oh... alright then."

Gilbert had to let it go. "I'll

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