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

Given the occasion, she had applied some foundation, lightly done her eyebrows, and

short on cash, her job required her to maintain a basic makeup

minimal makeup, her natural beauty, accentuated by striking features, shone, making her

help but narrow his eyes at the sight of her. Her tall figure, smooth skin, and long hair

admit Sherilyn

doll. Then, in her early twenties, she had shed her youthful awkwardness, blossoming into a beauty

Gilbert asked, "Did you see

looked genuinely puzzled, wondering what he

she seemed unaware of his back. Without another word, Gilbert

the Southern District Sanatorium, where Sylvia resided. Given Sylvia's health, it was impractical to have her travel elsewhere. Fortunately, Sylvia's quarters at the sanatorium included a

to the Southern District Sanatorium, Sherilyn spent the journey gazing out of the window,

a feeling of unease. The silence

time when Sherilyn would chatter endlessly around him, a constant source of annoyance. At this moment, her silence seemed almost ominous. Had she concocted a new scheme? Gilbert shook his head and figured it wasn't worth fussing over. She had signed the divorce papers. Their separation

meet Sylvia, only to find Sylvia

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

Sherilyn replied with a gentle