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"

an issue Sherlyn couldn't ignore.

Gilbert, who had realized that Sherilyn had changed into her current outfit

so helpful, Caroline interrupted, "I have some spare clothes in my car trunk.

Caroline's old clothes? Sherilyn hesitated

with sarcasm, "Are you unhappy? Does wearing

all" Sherilyn shook her head, "Her clothes are quite expensive, aren't

was being honest. She couldn't afford to

money anyway, wouldn't you?" Seeing his point, Sherilyn stopped fussing and looked at Caroline. "Then, thank you." "Don't mention it. We're practically family. No need for thanks." Caroline smiled, turning to instruct her manager to fetch the clothes. Meanwhile, Sherilyn

eyes narrowed as he thought, 'She seems different from before. Is it an act, or is it genuine?" While waiting for the dinner to start, Gilbert and Caroline moved to join Sylvia.

"She..." Gilbert hesitated, frowning.

explain, "Sherilyn is feeling a bit under the weather, but she'll be here in a bit." "Not feeling well?" Sylvia frowned, "Is it

deal, Sylvia." Caroline reassured Sylvia softly, "We should start

guests waiting, Sylvia gave the order, "Sorry, everyone, Sherilyn's not feeling

and Caroline present, the dinner