NovelEnglishGilbert's expression was unreadable, though clearly, something was off. "What's wrong?" Sherilyn asked, sensing there was something amiss.
Gilbert's eyes were half-closed, his handsfeatures shrouded in dim light, and he sounded less than thrilled, "I have to make a trip to London tomorrow. If things go smoothly, I'll be back in a week. If not, it might takeup to a fortnight." He leaned down and wrapped Sherilyn into his embrace. "Sherilyn, would you cback to Golden Oak Manor withtonight?" Sherilyn froze, her heart pounding with mixed emotions.
A voice in her head screamed, this was her opportunity! She had been telling herself to avoid conflicts with him and to get along, just waiting for an opportunity like this! And now, it had arrived so unexpectedly, and it was a golden one at that! A week or two was more than enough tfor her to leave Sunhaven far behind! Soon, she would be able to take Jenna and leave this place, leave him, and start a new life! "Cback to Golden Oak Manor with me, will you?" Gilbert cradled her gently, his voice soft, "I'll call my brother about the Rebecca issue, get him to sort it out. You trust him the most, right?" "Yeah." Sherilyn smiled warmly, "Okay." "You mean it? That's great!" Overjoyed, Gilbert planted a quick kiss on her lips. "Let's go, get changed, and head home!" He walked her to the dressing room.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Fidelia made your favorite soup, make sure you have swhen we get back..." "And tonight, I'll wash your hair for you, then we can watch your favorite reality show together, how does that sound?" Sherilyn tilted her head, smiling softly, "Sounds wonderful." At this moment, whatever he suggested was perfect to her.
Tomorrow, he would leave Sunhaven for London.
This would be their last night together...
And it was just as well. A quiet night together before parting ways gracefully in the morning.
To part is to forget; to move on without further ado! Over at Emerald Estates.
Francis and Rebecca sat across from each other, locked in a silent standoff.
Rebecca couldn't recall how many times she had attempted to break the ice her smile growing strained, "cis, thank you for coming today." 310 "Mhm." "Ah, Mr. Francis, would you like swater?" "Mhm." Francis nodded, always a man of few words.
Rebecca was at a loss for words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMr. Francis was so aloof. She could use shelp here! Then Francis' phone rang. He stood up and walked aside to answer.
"Hello?" "Big bro, it's me." Gilbert explained the situation, "So, Sherilyn has to stay withtonight. Big bro, about James' mom, please handle it." Before Francis could respond, Gilbert added with a hint of
annoyance, Please sort out James' mom's situation soon She keeps monopolizing/Sherilyn, leaving alone all the time. That's not Sherilyn better not be with her anymore!" acceptable! By the t
Then, remembering his place as the younger brother, he addedrespectfully "Thanks, big bro. You're the best." With that, he hung up.
Francis was speechless. His little brother was all grown up and Beyond his controlow. Turning back, he saw Rebecca sitting eyes On the couch, her innocent et ed in his direction, as if he was her only pillar of support.
He gestured for Sawyer, "Go arrange..." X
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