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

suddenly didn't

tongs and served her a masted turkey

was stunned. The arrogant

quickly thanked Gilbert "Thank

Caroline are waiting

So. Gilberts apology was just

to herself,

up the turkey with her fork and placed

being pretentous or refusing to eat what Gilbert served. She used to love turkey, sure,

party was boring and uncomfortable For Sylvias

to the guests together Sherlyn felt it was fine. She would consider it repayment

a

guests finally left, Sylva had Sherilyn brought

tough spot tonight. Have

her head

so much. Find some time to visit

"Sure, Sylvia" Sherlyn nodded

Sherilyn as her family from the bottom of

Sylvia glanced at the clock on the