Chapter 49


    Sherilyn was a few ticks pastte when she arrived Get nced at her, stated, they manag


    Sherilyn nodded. “Okay”


    Githert led the way, followed by Carolina, with Shealyn trailing behind.


    The pre surgery prepanations wereplete Sylvia fay in the transition rooms bed, and upon


    seeing here gehe reached out eagerly. Everyone’s here?


    “Grandma”


    “Sylvia”


    “Oh Holding onto Gilbert and Caroline’s hands, Sylvia offered words offort, ‘Dont worry, des


    nyong to the just fine


    Then, her gazended on Sherilyn Sherilyn,e closer. Let row have a look at you


    me


    “Sylvia Sherlyn stepped forward, and Sylvia took her hand, saying, ‘Sherilyn, my dew, you’ve grown


    up and bean woma Once I’m better, I spod you just like I used to, okay?”


    “Yeah okay, Sylvia You better mean it. Let’s do pinky promise: No backing out Lifting her right hand,


    Sherlyn cuted her toge


    “Huh?” Sylvia paused, then burst intoughter. “Okay, okay”


    Joining in, Sylvia hooked her little finger with Sherilyn’s. “There, I promise, no liars here! Haha


    Watching from the side, Gilbert couldn’t help but smile


    Despite Sherilyn’s ws, when it came to cheering up Sylvia, no one could beat her. Just a few


    words had bought so much joy to Sylvia Neither he nor Caroline could match that skill


    “Time to go, Sylvia,” announced a nurse, wheeling Sylw into the surgery room.


    The procedure wouldst four to five hours, giving the farmilly time to wait in a VIP lounge


    H


    As noon approached, Caroline nced at the clock and turned to Gilbert. “Gilbert, feeling hungry?


    What would you like to eat? order something”


    “Whatever you think is best. I’m easy” Just then, Gilbert’s phone ring with a work call. “I’ve got to


    take this Excuse me for a moment” Gilbert went out, leaving Caroline and Sherilyn alone in the


    lounge


    With a smile, Caroline tumed to Sherilyn. How about you?”


    Sherilyn seemed a bit lost, shaking her head. “I’m fine. You guys go ahead.”


    After saying that, she grabbed her bag and headed out


    Hmph Caroline’s smirk faded as she watched Sherilyn leave. “Don’t want to eat? Thats fine by me. I


    wasn’t keen on sharing a m you anyway.” She signaled to her assistant “Order us something, will


    you? You know what Gilberties?”


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    “Yes, got it. Don’t worry: The assistant was on the task, and the food arrived as Gilbert finished his


    call


    “Gilbert,” Caroline beckoned with a smile, e sit down. It’s all your favorites. Time to eat”


    “Sounds good.” Gilbert put away his phone and took his seat. He was about to dig in when he


    paused, looking around. “Where’s Sherilyn?”


    “Oh, her?” Caroline said casually. “She stepped out, saying she wasn’t hungry


    “Not hungry?” Gilbert scoffed, almost as if Sherilyn had trademarked the term for her use, a default


    response to anything offered. He put down his utensils, ready to stand.


    “Where are you off to? Caroline reached out to stop him.


    Gilbert replied, “To find her for lunch”


    “Just leave it!” Caroline smiled, shaking her head as she tried to reason with him. “I think she meant


    it. Have you forgotten what she’s studying? Dance. They’re all about majhtaining their diet”


    “Diet?” Gilbert was skeptical. He had seen Sherilyn’s oppetite. Despite her short time back, she


    could eat, and she could eat like a horse “You don’t know her like I do. She can eat with that, he


    stood up, determined to find her


    In a moment, Caroline’s expression darkened


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