Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 13

Sherilyn was about to head to her next destination when her phone buzzed.

Sherilyn quickly swiped to answer, "Sylvia?"

"Sherilyn, where are you?" asked Sylvia

Sherilyn glanced around at the bustling crowd and traffic, "Oh, just out and about Sunhaven has changed a lot

"Yes, it has." At the other end, Sylvia chuckled. "No nesh, take your time to explore now that you're back. You'll get used to it soon enough"

Then, Sylvia's voice changed as she got to the reason she was calling. "It's been four years since you left Sunhaven, dear. I've planned a little welcome back party for you"

"What?" Sherilyn was surprised and felt it was unnecessary, refusing outright. "Sylvia, there's no need for any party"

"Eh? How can you say there's no need?" Sylvia disagreed, "You're Gilbert's wife. Everyone needs to see you're back. Otherwise, people might start thinking Gilbert is still a bachelor"

but smirk. Indeed, Gilbert was living like

it's not necessary. Sherlyn tried to

to my hands and asked me to take good care of you: Sherilyn, I

Sylvia." Sherilyn

was no way to refuse. "Fine,

play, showing up as a gesture of gratitude for Sylvia's five years

pleased. "I'll make sure everything is set up nicely. You'll be the

her interest in house hunting gone. It was getting late, so she decided to head back to Golden

bus, she stopped by the neighborhood grocery store to

bread was expensive. Unfortunately, she found no markets nearby to buy something cheaper like she might have done back

with water, saving the rest in the fridge for later

into her practice clothes,

a minute on stage takes ten years of practice. Being a dancer, Sherilyn couldn't afford to skip one day of hard work. That night, Gilbert didn't come home. Not that Sherlyn cared much Even during the two months of their marriage, it wasn't like he

would pester him then, asking, "Where were you last

a cold stare and an impatient tone, "What's it to you? Don't think you can meddle in my affairs because you're Mrs. Johnson now! You got what you wanted, being Mrs. Johnson. II provide for you, so enjoy your

back, Sherilyn realized how foolish she had