Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 18

Suddenly, Sherlyn paused, reflecting on the words about an incident four yearn past. Yes, in Gilbert's heart, she was an unforgivable

sinner!

With a small smile, Sherilyn subtly pulled her arm away, silently meeting their expectations.

"It's all my fault, Sylvie," she said, feigning regret.

Sylvia frowned and sighed, "How could you be so careless? How am I supposed to introduce you now? it'll make our family seem neglectful, and it's rude too. How are you going to interact with them after this?"

Sylvia tumed to Gilbert, Don't we have a spare dress? Get Sherilyn changed. She can't meet the quests like this"

"Sylvia." Before Gilbert could respond, Sherilyn intervened with a smile, "No need to trouble yourselves. If it's inconvenient, there's no need for introductions."

"What?" Sylvia was shocked. "But how can this be? We organized this welcome party for you. How can we not introduce you?"

Besides Sylvia, Gilbert and Caroline were also stunned, looking at Sherilyn, puzzled.

Ignoring their reactions, Sherilyn smiled at Sylvia. "It's okay, Sylvia. I've felt the warmth of the welcome party you organized for me. That's what matters, not the rest."

Sylvia still worried, Sherilyn added, "There will be plenty of

there was

Sherlyn's hand, Sylvia patted it lightly. "Tm sorry you had to go

away gently. "Sylvia, the guests are

and nodded, "Then take care of

smiled. "Of course,

Sherilyn's back now. Shell have plenty of time to spend with you later. It's not a big deal to miss out for a little while

love you just the same. You're both my

Laughing, they walked away

behind, Gilbert paused to look back

lonely and abandoned from a distance, causing him to frown. Had he been too

Gilbert had fallen behind, Caroline looked back at him only to find his gaze still

"Did I upset

"You didn't want Grandma to worry. You did well. Why

Gilbert responded, "Okay"

earlier tension,

"Who is she?"

but how can she

comments, focusing instead on her meal. She hadn't eaten much of