Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 19

He remembered how she used to eat like a bird.

He wasn't sure why he had come over. Guilt, perhaps? It was not like he was fond of Sherlyn, but faimess was falmess. After all, it was a welcome party thrown for her. Yet, she hadn't shown her face.

"Ahem." Gilbert cleared his throat. "So, tonight didn't go as planned. Caroline is my sister-in-law, and now, she's breaking into the entertainment industry. It's been tough for her these years, so." He trailed off. But Sherilyn got it. Was that his way of apologizing?

That was interesting. Even in apology, the proud Mr. Johnson couldn't demean himself to sincerity in that?

Sherilyn offered a faint smile. I heard you earlier."

ter the words Im sorry: Where was the

Her calmness only unsettled Gilbert more, prompting a rare show of concem, "You're not upset are you?" Sherilyn was amused. Gilbert is such a hypocrite. Why bother with him? They were nothing to each other. With that thought, Sherilyn shook her head with a smile "No. You said it yourself, didn't you? I owe Caroline." She seemed genuinely unbothered

Gilbert felt justified. "Glad you understand."

Seeing him still seated, Sherilyn was puzzled "Aren't you leaving?"

Was she rushing him?

woman who used to cling to him 24/7 was

he suddenly didn't want

he picked up the tongs and served her a masted turkey "I remember you used to love

stunned. The arrogant Mr. Johnson remembered her

quickly thanked Gilbert

eyebrow, standing up: "Grandma and Caroline are waiting for me I should get going" After saying

just that, serving

to herself, she shook her

with her fork and placed it on an empty

Gilbert served. She used to love turkey, sure, but people cige. And then, she didn't

For Sylvias sake,

standing and laughing with Gilbert, and bidding farewell to the guests together Sherlyn felt it was fine. She would consider it repayment for five years of

a

the guests finally left, Sylva had Sherilyn brought to her

Sylvia held her hand, sighing. "You were in a tough spot tonight.

her head truthfully. "No, I

for you so much. Find

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

as her family from the bottom of her

glanced at the clock on the wall" won't keep you any