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"

that, Sherlyn couldn't help but smirk.

not necessary. Sherlyn tried to refuse

she passed was worrying about you. She entrusted you to my hands and asked me to take good care of you: Sherilyn, I haven't been able to

course not, Sylvia." Sherilyn quickly denied

no way to refuse. "Fine, let's

in this play, showing up as a gesture of gratitude

girl" Sylvia was pleased. "I'll make sure everything is

long sigh, her interest in house hunting gone. It was getting late, so she decided to

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

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

Sherilyn ate her bread with water, saving the rest in the fridge

into her practice clothes, she began

day of hard work. That night, Gilbert didn't come home. Not that Sherlyn cared much Even during

would pester him then, asking,

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

how foolish she