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"

Sherlyn couldn't help but smirk.

Sherlyn tried

my hands and asked me to take good care of you: Sherilyn, I haven't been able to look after you these years.

not, Sylvia." Sherilyn quickly

to refuse. "Fine,

was just an actor in this play, showing up as a gesture of gratitude for

everything is set up nicely. You'll be the star of the

Sherilyn let out a long sigh, her interest in house hunting

off the bus, she stopped by the neighborhood grocery store to pick up a

so bread it was. The bread was expensive. Unfortunately, she

to Golden Oak Manor Sherilyn ate her bread with water, saving the rest in

practice clothes, she began to

one day of hard work. That night, Gilbert didn't come home.

then, asking,

in my

how foolish she