Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 17

Adding to her spotlight, she was the fiancée of Francis Johnson, the eldest grandson of the Johnson family, making her quite the center of attention in Sunhaven.

If she were to miss tonight's dinner, God knows what stories the media would concoct by the next day.

Caroline chuckled casually, "It's fine. We didn't invite the major media outlets anyway."

But Gilbert disagreed, "With the internet these days, anyone with a smartphone can make news. Better to be safe than sorry"

"You have a point." Caroline conceded, then in a bind, "So, what do we do?"

It wouldn't work, and that wouldn't work, so what was to be done?

Gilbert's gaze landed on Sherilyn, silent all this while. After a moment's thought, he said coldly. "Go change your dress!"

Hearing their non-stop chatter, Sherilyn had expected this and nodded with a faint smile on her lips. "Okay"

Sherlyn couldn't ignore.

into her current outfit earlier

Caroline interrupted, "I have some spare clothes in my car trunk. If you don't mind, they could work

Caroline's old clothes?

the matter?" Gilbert frowned, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Are you unhappy? Does wearing

are quite expensive, aren't they? I'm just worried about

She couldn't afford

and looked at Caroline. "Then, thank you." "Don't mention it. We're practically family. No need for thanks." Caroline

Is it an act, or is it genuine?" While waiting for the dinner to start, Gilbert and Caroline moved to join Sylvia. "There you are." Sylvia glanced behind them, puzzled, "Where's

"She..." Gilbert hesitated, frowning.

Caroline responded faster, bending down to explain, "Sherilyn is feeling a bit under the weather, but she'll be here in a bit." "Not

Sylvia softly, "We should start the

keep the guests waiting, Sylvia gave the order, "Sorry, everyone,

dinner started with