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"

couldn't help but smirk. Indeed, Gilbert was

it's not necessary. Sherlyn tried

hands and asked me

not, Sylvia." Sherilyn quickly denied

there was no way to refuse. "Fine, let's do it your way

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

Sylvia was pleased. "I'll make sure everything is set up nicely.

you, Sylvia" After hanging up, Sherilyn let out a long sigh, her interest in house hunting gone. It was getting late, so she decided to

she stopped by the neighborhood grocery store to pick up a

so bread it was. The bread was expensive. Unfortunately, she found no markets nearby to buy something cheaper like

Golden Oak Manor Sherilyn ate her bread with water,

changing into her practice clothes, she began

a dancer, Sherilyn couldn't afford to skip one day of hard work. That

pester him then, asking, "Where were you

tone, "What's it to you? Don't think you can meddle in my affairs because you're Mrs. Johnson now! You got

realized how foolish she