Chapter 48


    sitated, taking a step back instead of moving forward. “Just go ahead I be right up”


    What? albert frowned in displease “Wars the problem now? Juste on in


    The patience was weating thin. He lifted tas am, intending to pull Sherilyn toward him. But then, he


    remembered Sherilyn hated his


    his physical touch sously set her off


    With that thought, he hesitated Juste on Get in here!!


    To shellyn shook her head, refusing to budge


    ‘bhenlyn Geber’s patience snapped, his temper ring


    tuttavator weled for no one. The doors began to close right before them.


    toote. He cursed under his breath, “Brat


    Camline and her assistant exchanged nces.


    “Gilbert Caroline gently tugged at Gilbert’s arm, smiling. “Don’t worry, Sylvia’s surgery is today.


    Sherilyn wille up”


    “know” Gilbert frowned, nodding “But why won’t shee up?”


    “WellCaroline grimaced slightly “Maybe it’s because of me. She might not want to see me. We had


    that spat just a few days ago.” Gilbert’s gaze darkened, a coldugh escaping him. “So, she doesn’t


    have the right not to see you. I think she’s just too ashamed” “Let it go” Caroline’s expression


    faltered as she tried to calm Gilbert. “It’s been a while. I was too hasty that day. Let’s forget about


    it.” Torget about it?” Gilbert scoffed, his voice cold and arrogant “Was it a small mistake she made?


    It’s unforgivable! How can we just let it go?”


    Caroline continued, “Gilbert”


    “Enough” Galbert cut her off when Caroline afternpted to interject. “You might forgive her be my


    niece or nephew then. I can’t forgive her, not ever.”


    Otherwise, how could he face his brother Francis and the Johnson family?


    you’re soft–hearted. But to me, I lost


    Caroline looked up at him, saying no more. Suddenly, she remembered something and asked,


    “Right. You mentioned that you’ve signed the divorce papers. So, now you guys…”


    “Oh Gilbert seemed indifferent, casually replying, “Ran into a bit of trouble. We’ll find another time.”


    Just then, the elevator doors opened,


    Gilbert stepped out first, looking back at Caroline, “Grandma doesn’t know about this yet. She can


    be quite stubbom. Keep it under wops for now. Don’t tell her”


    “Ah, okay, Caroline gave a small smile, nodding.


    Hesitating, she asked, “So, there was a problem, and it didn’t go through?”


    “Mm” Gilbert paused, his answer vague. “I got tied up with something and couldn’t make it. Come


    on.”


    He turned and led the way


    “Oh, okay Caroline trailed a few steps behind, watching his tall figure, her thoughts heavy with


    contemtion.


    “Caroline. The assistant couldn’t help but whisper, “Mr. Johnson is finally getting a divorce. It is


    your chance. Make sure you When the time is right, take a step forward”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    “What are you talking about?” Caroline frowned, scolding her assistant in a low voice.


    “Gilbert and I are good friends, basically family!”


    “The assistant stuttered, clearly frightened.


    u seize it


    wind of it, who knows the kind of stories they’ll whip up. Do you


    “Don’t ever say that again!” Caroline warned sternly. “If the media gets w hear me?”


    The assistant freaked out. “Yeah, I heard you”


    “Let’s go.” Caroline crossed her arms, catching up to the tall man ahead.


    Sherilyn hadn’t arrived, so they reached the waiting area but couldn’t go in immediately.