Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 14

Sherilyn was practically racing against time to return to Golden Oak Manor. Gilbert was nowhere to be seen. She thought it was perfect seizing the moment to use the restroom.

However, upon pushing the door open, there stood Gilbert in a state of undress, his torso bare

"Sherilyn!" Gilbert's voice was a low growl, his expression stormy as he quickly pulled on his shirt.

"I'm so sorry" Sherilyn blurted out, hastily shutting the door. How was she supposed to know he was in there? And why on earth was he using the downstairs bathroom?

Inside, Gilbert's face was a mask of annoyance, his eyes inadvertently flicking to his back. She couldn't have seen it, could she?

Shortly after, Gilbert emerged, fully dressed. He nodded toward a large box on the coffee table, instructing Sherilyn, "Go get changed

into this."

Sherilyn understood that it must be an evening gown. The Johnson family was throwing a party, and they wouldn't cut comers even if it were just for her.

"Okay" Nodding. Sherilyn picked up the box

She was in an apricot off-the-shoulder evening gown that trailed to the ground. Given the occasion, she had applied some

being short on cash, her job

with minimal makeup, her natural beauty, accentuated by

of her. Her tall figure, smooth

to admit Sherilyn was

had shed her youthful awkwardness, blossoming into a beauty reminiscent of a

Gilbert asked, "Did you see it

Sherilyn looked genuinely

reaction, she seemed unaware of his back. Without another word, Gilbert turned and led

Sylvia resided. Given Sylvia's health, it was impractical to have her travel elsewhere. Fortunately, Sylvia's quarters at the sanatorium included a private courtyard with a lawn, making it an ideal location for an intimate family

they were heading to the Southern District Sanatorium, Sherilyn spent the journey gazing out

her, Gilbert couldn't shake off a feeling of unease. The silence

around him, a constant source of annoyance. At this moment, her silence seemed almost ominous. Had she concocted a new scheme? Gilbert shook his

escorted Sherilyn to meet Sylvia, only to find

will take about half an hour. Why don't you mingle and catch up a bit

Sherilyn replied with a gentle