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?

he was a fool? She was trying to

playing the martyr won't work

he walked away, not looking back this

took quite a moment before

next day, Sherilyn got a call from Colin, asking her to drop by the Neon Nights Bar. Her outfit was ready, and he wanted her

1. on.

stage, and I expect much

coming days to

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

to visit Francis, too. Her hesitation was due to the Johnson family's potential disapproval. In their eyes, even in Sylvia's, she was a

still healthy when she

refined gentleman. He was older than Gilbert, naturally taking on the

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

the hospital, Sherilyn headed to the ward based on her memory. However, upon arriving, she realized Francis was no

Sylvia. "Sylvia,/did Fran move hospitals? I can't find