Chapter 123


    Suddenly, Gilbert red at Ms. Smith, his narrow, deep eyes radiating a deadly chill


    “You darey a finger on her? So you can’t keep your disgraceful dad in line, and you go after a


    helpless girl instead?”


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    Ms. Smith was taken aback, ring back at Gilbert with fury. “Who the hell are you? One of her


    patrons? Ha! Such a filthy woman, you men must be born with a taste for trash,


    Gilbert sneered as he pulled Sherilyn close, his grip tightening until his knuckles whitened. “If you


    weren’t a woman, do you think you’d still be standing here in one piece? Still able to spew your


    garbage at me?”


    Ms. Smith was startled. Though his tone was calm, the towering rage in his voice was


    unmistakable.


    “Get lost!”


    The next second, Gilbert’s demeanor changed from gentle to disgusted, growling lowly. “Move it, or


    I can’t promise I won’t get physical!”


    Ms. Smith swallowed hard. “You… Fine, you’ll see!” She didn’t dare to confront him and scrambled


    away, a mess,


    “Sherilyn?” Gilbert looked down at the person in his arms, herplexion still pale. “How are you


    feeling?”


    “Ah…”


    Sherilyn opened her mouth but couldn’t make a sound. It was more than that; her throat felt like it


    was sliced open and burning. Tears welled up in her eyes.


    Gilbert’s expression darkened, veins throbbing on his forehead, as he swiftly scooped her into his


    arms. “Don’t be scared, we’re heading to the hospital now, you’ll be okay.”


    Leaning against him, Sherilyn felt somewhat dazed. Was she confused? Could she really see


    concern… and affection in Gilbert’s eyes? No, she must be mistaken.


    At the hospital, Sherilyn underwent a thorough examination.


    “What happened to her?” The doctor, examining the scans, frowned deeply. “Her vocal cords and


    cartge are damaged.”


    Considering the extent of the injury, the doctor cast a suspicious nce at Gilbert, wondering if he


    was responsible.


    Gilbert was clearly annoyed. “Just tell me how serious it is, will you?”


    “It’s not too grave, The doctor said, “You’ll need medication, both oral and topical, and


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    watch your diet. For a while, you shouldn’t, and really can’t, speak. Just take it easy.”


    Was it that severe?


    Gilbert’s eyes narrowed, anger swirling within. Ernest’s daughter, to think she’d go this far!


    “Here’s the prescription, go get the medicine.”


    “Alright.”


    Gilbert took the prescription, looking down at Sherilyn. “I’ll be right back with your medicine. Just sit


    here and wait for me.”


    About to leave, he remembered thest time they were at a hospital, he went to pay the bill, and


    she disappeared. So, he warned her in a stern tone, “Don’t even think about running off, got it?”


    Sherilyn nodded, promising she’d stay put.


    Gilbert then turned and left to get the medicine.


    After a while, Gilbert returned with the medication. The doctor applied the topical ointment to


    Sherilyn. “Just like that, change it every two days.”


    “Got it.”


    Gilbert nced at Sherilyn, motioning with his chin. “Alright, we can go now.”


    Sherilyn attempted to push herself up, but a crushing pain in her chest quickly reminded her that


    she hadn’t fully recovered yet.


    Turning back, Gilbert’s brows furrowed in irritation, his voice gruff. “Why are you always such a


    hassle? Tell me, what are you good for besides causing me trouble?”