Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 16

"Where did she dash off to?" Gilbert's frown was a mix of impatience and barely concealed imitation

Sylvia had just finished her physical therapy session, and the family gathering was about to start. He had only stepped away to handle a quick matter, and upon turning around, Sherilyn was nowhere to be seen.

"Don't worry," Caroline said with a gentle smile, trying to soothe him. "It's her first time here. She's unfamiliar with the place."

Gilbert scoffed. "Unfamiliar with the place? Then she should have stayed put and waited for me instead of wandering off and causing trouble!"

"Let's not get mad," Caroline intervened, her voice calming "Let's just go find her together"

Suddenly, she paused and pointed. "Oh? Gilbert, look over there Isn't that her?"

Following her gaze, Gilbert spotted Sherilyn, Nodding, he admitted, "Yes, it is

He was slightly surprised. "Sherilyn seems different than before. You've got a sharp eye for recognizing her from this distance." "Yeah," Caroline chuckled. "Woman's intuition, I guess. Let's not keep everyone waiting any longer

found her munching on a brownie, cheeks puffed, and crumbs decorating her smile. Noticing then arrival, she hurriedly set the plate

guests today. Can't you at least try to present yourself better? Are you trying

Instead, her silence and the look of hurt on her face made him feel as though

that attitude?"

in confusion. Im just

a loss for words, his frustration

intervened, trying to defuse the situation. "Sylvia's waiting. Let's not

Sherilyn a stern look. "Just follow us and let's get this

up, Caroline suddenly stopped her with

caught Caroline's attention. Their dresses were identical. They had chosen the same outfit for the

mistaken her for Caroline earlier Wearing the same dress for such an occasion

out by Charles

noticed it, too. Caroline's dress was her choice, whereas Sherlyn's had

resigned smile. "Let it be.

countered. "Do you want more