Chapter 135


    Sherilyn paused for a moment before recognition dawned on her face.


    “Is that you?”


    It was him. The guy she had bumped into a few times at Neon Nights Bar, who had once offered


    her some pumpkin pies after a casual chat.


    “Yeah, it’s me.”


    Edgar couldn’t hide his delight, his smile broadening.


    “Never thought I’d run into you here.”


    He had been abroad for a while, working on a project, and had only recently returned to Sunhaven.


    Since his return, he hadn’t found the time to visit Neon Nights Bar, so it had been a while since he


    last saw Sherilyn.


    What a pleasant surprise this was!


    Edgar extended his hand to Sherilyn, “Haven’t properly introduced myself yet. I’m Edgar


    Ferguson.”


    “Nice to meet you.” Sherilyn smiled, shaking his hand.


    “I…” Edgar chuckled a bit shyly, “May I know your name?”


    “Of course.”


    It was only polite to share her name since he had offered his.


    “Sherilyn, my name’s Sherilyn Gomez.


    Edgar repeated her name silently, his smile growing even brighter.


    She was beautiful, a fantastic dancer, and even her name sounded lovely. Everything about her


    was just perfect…


    “Are you here for the birthday party as well?”


    “…Yes… I guess.” Sherilyn hesitated before nodding.


    She was the guest of honor/at this birthday celebration, after all.


    At that moment, Edgar’s phone rang. He checked the screen, saying, “My friends just got here. I


    have to step out for a bit, catch youter!”


    “Sure, go ahead.”


    Edgar, holding his phone, turned and walked away, his voice fading into the distance,


    “Where are you guys? I’m here…”


    Sherilyn looked up to see Sylvia signaling her over.


    Gathering her spirits, she walked toward her with a smile.


    The party was about to start, and most of the guests had arrived.


    Sylvia stood at the head of the room, with Gilbert on her left and Sherilyn on her right.


    “Who is that girl next to Sylvia?”


    “Never seen her before, but isn’t she stunning? Which family’s daughter is she?”


    “What daughter? Are you out of your mind?”


    The murmurs and whispers filled the air.


    “The invitation mentioned it’s the Johnson family’s adopted daughter Sherilyn’s birthday


    celebration–so that must be Sherilyn.”


    “Sherilyn?”


    Even after so many years, that name still held significant renown in Sunhaven.


    Everyone knew of her once unrequited love for Gilbert…


    “She’s back?”


    “She’s been back. Thest family gathering at the Southern District Sanatorium was organized for


    her.”


    “No way? I didn’t see herst time.”


    “Who knows?”


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    At the head of the room, Sylvia cleared her throat, holding Sherilyn’s hand, and began to speak.


    *Ladies and gentlemen, this is my granddaughter Sherilyn… She has been studying abroad for the


    past few years and has only recently returned to Sunhaven. Just in time for her birthday, we thought


    it a good opportunity for her to meet all of you, our esteemed friends and family, so no one feels


    slighted in the future if they cross paths with her.”


    “Ha! Mrs. Johnson, how could you say such a thing?”


    “How could we forget? Sherilyn is so beautiful, one nce is enough to remember her forever.


    Sylvia knew how to y the crowd; her words, while seemingly concerned about Sherilyn offending


    someone, were actually a reminder that Sherilyn was under the protection of the Johnson family.


    In Sunhaven, anyone who cared about their standing would now have to show Sherilyn


    due respect.


    “Sherilyn,”


    Sylvia patted Sherilyn’s hand, “Later, you’ll apany me to meet some important guests.”


    “Of course, Sylvia.”


    Not too far away, Edgar was lost in thought among a group of friends.