Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 12

"Yeah." Sherilyn nodded. "Got it."

Seeing the look of disdain on his face, she quickly added, "I'll open the windows to air out the place. There won't be any lingering smells, and III clean up the kitchen, too."

"You?" Gilbert smirked disdainfully, "You can't even boil pasta properly. And now, you're going to clean? Don't bother. We'll wait for the cleaning service tomorrow." With that, he turned and walked upstairs.

Finally, Gilbert was gone. Sherilyn exhaled in relief and settled back down. The cold and unappetizing pasta on her plate looked even

worse.

Without showing any emotion, Sherilyn picked up her fork and resumed eating. Before long, she had finished the pasta.

After airing out the kitchen and tidying up, Sherilyn Hopped on the living room couch.

The guest room? There was no need to bother, lest he complained about her leaving behind some nasty smell again.

She would start looking for a place to stay the next day. Just roughing it out for a couple of days wouldn't hurt.

Bright and early the following moming, Sherilyn was already up and out before Gilbert came downstairs.

a job and a place to stay. Having mapped out her route the night before, she headed straight

Sunhaven knew that the Neon Nights Bar had a bit of a risqué reputation, where the

earn her keep and showcase her

Cooper had instructed, Sherilyn looked

the bar wasn't open,

greeted,

Colin responded with a nod and smile, "You're the one Ms. Cooper mentioned. What's your name

introduced, 'Sherilyn,

attractive appearance and figure, he was already inclined to give her a chance. "Sherilyn, you're hired." Sherilyn's eyes lit up. Even with Joyce's referral,

from Ms. Cooper? I'd be a fool to refuse. Plus, I have a hunch you'll be a hit here at the Neon Nights

for your costume and get you ready to debut. How about this

quickly agreed. How could

pleased. "Great,

Sherilyn smiled. "Thank you,

Colin."

Nights Bar, Sherilyn pulled out her phone to call

rings, but soon after, Joyce called her

as she answered, "Why do you