Her Revenge Was His Regret (Shirley and Gilbert) novel Chapter 445

If Caleb hadn't left her three backup plans when he passed away, those people wouldn't have lifted a finger to help her.

She'd already used up two of those favors.

No way was she going to waste something that valuable on someone like Sherry.

"Julia, come on—you shouldn't talk like that. Sherry is still my wife after all..." Gilbert's voice stayed low, almost hesitant. He didn't dare raise it too much.

Julia wasn't like Sherry—she wasn't as thick-skinned.

And he actually had the nerve to call Sherry his wife...

Right after sending her to a place like that.

"Gilbert, I'm sorry. It's just—I'm upset that Sherry doesn't appreciate you." Truth was, Julia could have walked away from Gilbert anytime.

But she couldn't stand the thought of someone she'd given up on treating another woman well. That was something she'd never accept.

Even if she dumped Gilbert, she'd still want him hung up on her.

Gilbert nodded in agreement. "Sherry really doesn't get how good she has it. Who else would treat her like I do? A man in my position—just acknowledging publicly that I'm married is already a huge favor to her. A little suffering over there might do her good."

Once she struggled a bit, she'd realize that being with him was the easy life.

Then maybe she'd finally appreciate him.

Lately, he found himself missing the old Sherry more and more. Back then, she was so sweet, so devoted.

A woman just needed her wings clipped—someone who'd stay home and behave.

Otherwise, she'd grow bold enough to act however she pleased.

Let them run around too much, and they'd stir up trouble for the whole family.

Besides, deep down, Gilbert didn't think he'd done anything wrong.

She was still his wife.

And Julia was his only real love. Could anyone claim a cleaner record than him, body and soul?

Take Lucas—he just hadn't hit that age yet. Once he got older, he'd be even worse than Gilbert ever was.

No, Gilbert was the real deal—the perfect catch.

"You've got that variety show tomorrow," Julia reminded him, her tone shifting back to business. "It's your first time on a major network program. Make sure you nail it."

After Gilbert left, Julia immediately picked up her phone, her face tight with hatred. "I need you to take care of someone for me."

Sherry...

You can scheme all you want, but sometimes one stupid move ruins everything.

What Julia couldn't handle here, she could arrange over there.

And Sherry had just handed her the perfect opportunity.

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