Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 23

Sherilyn paused, her hands tightening into fists at her sides.

She continued, "Sorry for taking up your time. It's getting late. You should get some rest."

Without waiting for Gilbert to respond, Sherilyn stood up, intending to get a fresh pot of hot water to soak her feet, effectively ignoring him. Gilbert scoffed quietly, figuring arguing was just a waste of time. After all, she was back safe and sound. All his worrying had been for nothing! But as he turned to leave, something she said earlier stopped him in his tracks. How did she say she got back? Did she say she walked back?

He spun around, pointing at Sherilyn's feet.

"Cut the act" he said sharply.

What? Confused, holding a basin of water, Sherilyn couldn't grasp his meaning

"Hmph." Gilbert squinted at her, his expression one of utter disdain. "You said you walked back? Thinking I wouldn't believe you, you decided to soak your feet before me as proof? You think it would make me believe you?"

Had she walked back from the Southern District Sanatorium to Golden Oak Manor? Couldn't she call a cab? Seriously?

buy that? Did she think he was a fool? She was trying to gain his sympathy with

shook his head in mockery. "Sherilyn, playing the martyr won't work on

he walked away, not looking back

throat. It took quite a moment before she

to drop by the Neon Nights Bar. Her outfit was ready, and he wanted her

1. on.

on stage, and I expect much of you!" "Sure, Colin," Sherilyn took it

needed to practice these coming days to ensure everything

already dark. Sherilyn didn't return to Golden Oak Manor because Sylvia had asked her to visit Francis. With the busy day ahead, she only had the evening to see him. For this, she even splurged' on a bunch of sunflowers, which symbolize respect

due to the Johnson family's potential disapproval. In their eyes, even in Sylvia's, she was

remembered Francis was still healthy when she first met the

demeanor was gentler, the epitome of a gentle and refined gentleman. He was older than

her. Sherilyn didn't have a brother, but she felt that even

ward based on her memory. However,

she called Sylvia. "Sylvia,/did Fran move hospitals? I