Gilbert choked, his words cut short by the sudden silence.
Come afternoon, Sherilyn had packed her things, glanced at the man resting on the hospital bed, and said in a calm tone, "I'm leaving now."
"Alright." Gilbert managed a smile, nodding, "Charles has arranged for a car; it'll be waiting for you downstairs."
"Got it."
As soon as Sherilyn left, he immediately got out of bed.
Downstairs, following the license plate number Charles had sent over, Sherilyn approached the car waiting for her. "Excuse me, did Charles send you?"
"Yes, please get in."
The driver wore a black hoodie, underneath was a baseball cap, and his face was hidden behind a matching mask, his voice muffled.
With the affirmative answer, Sherilyn didn't think twice and got in the car.
As they drove off, Sherilyn caught a glimpse of the driver's eyes in the rearview mirror, a sudden realization hitting her.
Unsure, she ventured, "Gilbert?"
The eyes in the mirror widened suddenly.
"Recognized me, huh?"
It really was him?
Gilbert lifted his hand, pulling off the hoodie and baseball cap, along with the mask, revealing a wide grin in the mirror.
"My charm is irresistible, isn't it?"
Sherilyn smirked, her expression darkening, "Do you see me laughing?"
Seeing her displeasure, Gilbert quickly apologized, "Don't be mad. I'm really okay now. The doctor said I'm just a bit weak, but that's only compared to my old self. I'm still stronger than most."
Sherilyn turned away, refusing to look at him or respond.
Why bother? No matter how much she said, he never listened, it was like talking to a wall.
They first stopped at a clinic for Sherilyn to get an acupuncture session and pick up some medicine, then headed back to Sunset Ridge Community.
Throughout, Sherilyn ignored Gilbert entirely.
Gilbert was getting worried. As they neared Sunset Ridge Community, he parked the car on the curb.
"Sherilyn, hold on a sec."
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