Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Just like that, three years flew by.

At Sunhaven International Airport, Sherilyn, pushing her luggage, emerged from the security checkpoint. Her make-up-free face, framed by her beautiful and bright eyes, scanned the crowd, revealing a maturity beyond her years.

Finally, she spotted David, the Johnson family's driver, holding a sign that read 'Sherilyn'.

Approaching him, she greeted him with a slight smile. "Hi, David."

Taking in her appearance, David blinked in surprise. "You, you're... Ms. Sherilyn?"

"Yes." Sherilyn nodded, her smile unwavering.

She knew she had changed a lot in the past four years. She had lost weight and shot up a few inches during her second growth spurt.

"Talk about coming of age." After his initial shock, David's face lit up with a broad smile. "You've become even more beautiful."

Sherilyn smiled. "You flatter me, David."

"Come on, let's get going." After a brief exchange, David led Sherilyn out of the airport. "The car's just outside. Lady Sylvia has been asking about you for days."

Once in the car, Sherilyn noted the absence of the entire Johnson family, especially Gilbert.

Eventually, they arrived at the Southern District Sanatorium.

Sylvia was ill, requiring heart surgery soon due to her condition. That was why, after three years, they called Sherilyn back. There were risks with the surgery, and Sylvia feared the worst. Before the operation, she said that she wanted to see Sherilyn one last time.

hear Sylvia's voice from inside. "Are they here yet?

Knock, knock.

forward and knocked

"Come in!"

David allowed Sherilyn through.

Sherilyn nodded and

"Sherilyn?"

the young woman at the door, reminiscent of

palpable, "Come here,

Sylvia to pull her in close for a good

Tears welled up in Sylvia's eyes as she choked

three years ago, she

independent, to have no

rebutting, nodding, "Yeah,

even more satisfied, reminiscing on the past. "You've changed over the

Sherilyn hesitated, not directly answering but instead said, "I was immature before. I

partly my fault for spoiling you, leading you to make mistakes." Sherilyn remained

for your good. From now on, make sure to live your best life. You're still my most cherished little

prepared to leave after spending time with Sylvia, who soon needed to rest. "Sylvia, I won't stay long. You need your rest, and I've just arrived. David will take me home so I can settle in." Sylvia nodded.

Sanatorium, David drove Sherilyn to Golden Oak Manor, her marital home with

Sherilyn, rest well. I'll take

David." Standing at the doorstep of Golden Oak Manor, Sherilyn took a deep breath before pushing the door