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

munching on a brownie, cheeks puffed, and crumbs decorating her smile. Noticing

esteemed guests today. Can't you at least try to present yourself better? Are you trying to embarrass the Johnson family?" Sherilyn swallowed her bite, wiped her

have snapped back at him. Instead, her silence and the look of hurt on her face made him feel as though

with that attitude?"

blinked in confusion. Im just

at a loss for words, his frustration

defuse the situation. "Sylvia's waiting. Let's not delay

Sherilyn a stern look. "Just

Caroline suddenly stopped her with

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

wonder some other guests, including Darlene, had mistaken her for Caroline earlier Wearing the same dress for such an

been picked out by Charles from a

was her choice, whereas Sherlyn's had thought given to the possibility

resigned smile. "Let it

acceptable," Gilbert countered. "Do you want more rumors