Chapter 370
“What’s with the questions?” Sherilyn hoisted a stone, pointing at Eddy with eyes wide, “Let her go! Dare to touch her again and see what happens!”
With that, she yanked the older woman over.
A slight smile played on her lips. “Guess if this cobblestone is just for show?”
The woman paused and laughed, “Do you think you can scare me? You think I’m easily frightened…”
“She’s not bluffing.” As they were speaking, Gilbert arrived, stepping onto the porch leisurely as if he hadn’t a care in the world. He glanced at Eddy, then at the older woman.
In a soft voice, Gilbert added, “Don’t doubt it. My wife really will take action.”
His wife? Sherilyn was stunned, looking toward Gilbert. Had he forgotten they were divorced? Seeing her look his way, Gilbert smiled warmly and asked her, “Is the cobblestone hurting your hand? Want me to help?”
Sherilyn frowned, looking away. “I can manage on my own.”
The older woman was confused, wondering what was with these two crazies.
“Mr. Gilbert.” Though not close, Eddy recognized Gilbert. He looked from Sherilyn to Rebecca, realizing Rebecca knew Gilbert’s wife.
He didn’t dare to offend Gilbert, but pride wouldn’t allow him to back down.
With a cold face, he forced a smile. “Mr. Gilbert, this is my private matter. No need for you to trouble yourself.”
He let go of Rebecca. “After all, she started it.”
Rebecca stumbled back a few steps.
“Rebecca!” Sherilyn quickly reached to support Rebecca while Gilbert took the opportunity to take the cobblestone from her hand, finally relaxing.
What was a girl doing with cobblestones? She could get hurt. Gilbert was getting annoyed with Eddy, bringing his troubles to Sherilyn.
Glaring at Eddy, Gilbert asked coldly, “Aren’t you leaving?”
Eddy was startled, then glanced at Rebecca. “Mr. Gilbert, see you around. Go!”
He directed the last word at the older woman.
“Wait for me!” The woman caught up with Eddy, arm in arm, as they left affectionately
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together.
Tsk. Gilbert shook his head in disdain. Though all men in their circle, Eddy’s kind wasn’t to his taste. As for Rebecca, watching Eddy’s back, her eyes almost bursting with rage!
“Rebecca.” Sherilyn supported her, “Do you need to go to the hospital for your wounds?”
“No need.” Rebecca looked away, her voice hollow, “I’m fine.”
She just had some minor cuts and bruises. A hospital could fix her physical injuries, but it couldn’t heal the scars on her soul.
“Then let me take you home?” Sherilyn didn’t insist further.
Rebecca, exhausted, nodded. “Okay, thank you.”
Sherilyn smiled. “No worries.”
They got into Gilbert’s car and drove Rebecca back to Emerald Estates. Sherilyn helped Rebecca into the house while Gilbert waited in the car.
“Rebecca.” Sherilyn finally spoke up after treating her visible wounds and hesitating several times. “I shouldn’t pry into your private matters. But Gilbert mentioned Eddy is married.”
Rebecca’s eyes flickered. Her mouth opened, but no words came out.
“Rebecca.” Since she had started, Sherilyn decided to say more. “Also, Gilbert said Eddy’s personal life is quite messy, not distinguishing between right and wrong. The woman in the morning and the woman in the evening are never the same…”
Suddenly, Rebecca closed her eyes. Tears began to fall, drop by drop.