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?

used to cling to him

he suddenly

table, he picked up the tongs and served her a masted turkey "I remember

The arrogant Mr. Johnson remembered

thanked Gilbert "Thank

problem, eat up" Gilbert raised an eyebrow, standing up: "Grandma and Caroline are waiting for me I should get going" After saying that,

his retreating figure, sneering So. Gilberts apology was just that, serving her turkey

Laughing to herself,

turkey with her fork and placed it

to eat what Gilbert served. She used to love turkey,

and uncomfortable For Sylvias sake, Sherlyn endured

bidding farewell to the guests together Sherlyn felt it was fine. She would

a

finally left, Sylva had Sherilyn brought to her

were in a tough spot tonight.

head truthfully. "No, I

Sylvia sighed, "It's been four years. Francis used to care for you so

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

Sherilyn as her family from the bottom

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