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."

Sherilyn added, "There will be plenty of opportunities

was no other

it lightly. "Tm

pulling her hand away gently. "Sylvia, the guests are waiting. Please go to them. It wouldn't be proper for

take care of yourself,

"Of

Sylvia and injecting humor. "Don't be sad. Sherilyn's back now. Shell have plenty of time to spend with you later. It's not a big

hand softly. "I love you just the same. You're

Laughing, they walked away

Gilbert paused to look back

figure seemed lonely and abandoned from a distance, causing him to

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

lips, then asked, "Did I

did well. Why would

Gilbert responded, "Okay"

earlier tension,

"Who is she?"

idea, but how can she show up to

instead on her meal. She hadn't