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,

not necessary. Sherlyn tried to

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

not, Sylvia."

to refuse. "Fine, let's do it

an actor in this play, showing up as a gesture of gratitude for Sylvia's

sure everything is set up nicely. You'll

Sherilyn let out a long sigh, her interest in house hunting gone. It was getting late, so she decided to head back

by the neighborhood grocery store to pick up a few loaves of

Unfortunately, she

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

practice clothes, she began to

to skip one day of hard work. That night,

asking, "Where were you last

can meddle in my affairs because you're Mrs. Johnson now! You

back, Sherilyn realized how foolish she had