Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

As soon as Gilbert stepped through the foyer of Golden Oak Manor, a wave of cooking smells hit him.

He immediately frowned. "What's that smell?"

The lights were on in the living room, and there seemed to be activity coming from the kitchen. Someone was home? How could that be? Could it be a burglar?

No, that didn't make sense. Not only would a burglar need the guts to break in, but they'd also start cooking.

He chuckled at the thought. Golden Oak Manor's security was top-notch. Even a mouse from next door would think twice before sneaking in.

"Who's there?" Gilbert's handsome face darkened as he shouted, "Show yourself!"

"Coming!" At his call, Sherilyn responded and hurried out to meet him, her hands clasped in front of her.

She spoke softly, "You're back."

At that moment, Gilbert was stunned.

The girl before him was tall and slender, perhaps too slim, but undeniably beautiful, especially her bright, big eyes that seemed to take up half her face.

didn't recognize her. Yet, there was a

someone invading his space, whatever the reason was. "Who are you? How did you get

a brief chuckle escaping her. So, he didn't remember

bit her lip, replying softly, "I'm

subconsciously, then

had mentioned bringing Sherilyn back. He knew

about it earlier that day. He had agreed but then

inspection, the shadow of her former self lingered in her, adorned with a more

matter how stunning she was on the outside, it

for almost

here for a moment. I'll be right back." Gilbert gave her a cold glance before

stayed put,

on the couch, gesturing

Sherilyn nodded. "Okay."

folder, placing it in front of Sherilyn. "Take a look.

What was this?

at the document. In black and

Gilbert spoke evenly,