Before Sherilyn could add another word, he took her hand, guiding her out of the hospital ward, and drove her back to her apartment in Sunset Ridge Community. The car pulled up in front of the apartment building.
Gilbert followed her out, escorting her to her apartment door. “Try to get some rest. I’ll come by first thing tomorrow morning.”
Hearing this, Sherilyn looked up at him in surprise. “Aren’t you tired?”
Her tone was gentle, considerate. Running back and forth like this, wouldn’t he get exhausted, if not a bit irritated?
“Caroline really needs you right now. You should focus on taking care of her.”
Gilbert’s brow furrowed slightly, his voice tightening, “Are you testing me? Or is this another way for you to bring up breaking up?”
He stared intently at her face, trying to read any sign of discontent.
But there wasn’t any.
“You’ve got it all wrong.”
Sherilyn chuckled lightly, shaking her head, “Me, break up with you? Jenna still needs you… I’m just worried you’re overexerting yourself, that’s all…”
“Ha.”
The man couldn’t help but scoff, lifting his hand to cradle her chin, his fingertips gently caressing her soft cheek.
“I know I’m not in your heart, no need to remind me over and over again in different ways.”
He lowered his head, his warm breath caressing her face, “What’s the game plan here? You think by provoking me time and again, I’ll just let you go? Not happening. Get some sleep.”
…
Returning from Sunset Ridge Community to the hospital, Francis got the news and rushed over. “Big brother.”
“Yeah.” Francis glanced at his brother. “I’ve got all the details. What’s the plan moving forward?” Gilbert’s expression was clouded with concern, at this point, all they could do was their best.
He said, “It’s too late tonight. I’ve already had Charles reach out to specialists at various hospitals in Sunhaven. They’ll come over for a consultation tomorrow, and we’ll see how that goes.” After hearing him out, Francis nodded, agreeing that was the best course of action for now.
The next day.
The clock on the wall pointed to half-past eight.
Jenna woke up. “Sir?”
Hearing the noise, Sherilyn immediately went in and picked up her daughter. “Jenna’s awake.” “Mommy…” Jenna, still sleepy, glanced towards the door, “Where’s Mr. Gilbert?”
These past few days, she had gotten used to seeing Gilbert first thing in the morning, used to him helping her get dressed, accompanying her to wash up and have breakfast
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Sherilyn paused for a moment, then smiled and tapped her daughter’s nose, “Mr. Gilbert’s busy today.”
“Mr.
poutebert didn’t come?” Jenna
little face falling,
“Mr. Gilbert didn’t keep
his promise!” Conten
Seeing her daughter’s disappointed look, Sherilyn felt a pang of irritation.
She could tolerate Gilbert’s behavior towards her, but he shouldn’t have broken his promise to her daughter! “Jenna, sweetheart.” Sherilyn soothed, “Today you get to wear your Minnie Mouse dress.”
“Oh.”
Jenna hung her head, still unhappy. She asked her mom, “Is Mr. Gilbert coming to have lunch with Jenna?”
“…” Sherilyn couldn’t answer, “Jenna, honey, mommy is here with you.”
Jenna understood, “No, huh…”
Frowning, she then asked, “Is Mr. Gilbert coming today at all?”
Sherilyn still couldn’t provide an answer.
After dressing her, Sophia led her to wash up.
Sherilyn turned and picked up her phone, dialing Gilbert’s number.
It rang for a while before he picked up on the other end.
“Where are you?” Sherilyn cut straight to the point, her tone far from friendly. “Are you close?”
“Sherilyn.”
Gilbert hesitated, troubled,
explaining, “I was just about to
you.can’t make it this morni
you tell Jenna…”
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“Hmph.”
Anticipating this response, Sherilyn scoffed, “Can’t make it? That’s not what you said last night!”
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