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?

was surprised. The woman who used to cling to him 24/7 was

Strangely, he suddenly

table, he picked up the tongs and served her a

was stunned. The arrogant Mr. Johnson

quickly thanked Gilbert

"Grandma and Caroline are waiting for

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

herself, she

turkey with her fork and placed it on an empty plate

was being pretentous or refusing to eat what Gilbert served. She used to

was boring and uncomfortable For

hers standing and laughing with Gilbert, and bidding farewell to the guests

a

Sylva

"You were in a tough spot tonight. Have

shaking her head

used to care for you so much. Find

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

her family from the

late" Sylvia glanced at the clock on the