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

the ground. Given the occasion, she had applied some foundation, lightly done her eyebrows, and added a touch of

being short on cash, her job

beauty, accentuated by

at the sight of her. Her tall figure, smooth skin, and long hair tied up showing off her graceful neck briefly left him

to admit

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

Gilbert asked, "Did you

what?" Sherilyn looked genuinely puzzled, wondering what

Without another word, Gilbert turned and led the

elsewhere. Fortunately, Sylvia's quarters at the sanatorium included a private courtyard with a lawn, making it an ideal location for an intimate family

were heading to the Southern District Sanatorium, Sherilyn

shake off a feeling of unease. The silence was

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

Gilbert escorted Sherilyn to meet Sylvia, only

an hour. Why don't you mingle and catch up a

course, Sylvia," Sherilyn replied with a