Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 27

Hearing her response, the officer was left speechless, finding her difficult to deal with.

Over there, another officer arrived with the man Sherilyn had injured. His wounds have been treated and bandaged.

He got plunked down on a chair, his eyes shooting daggers at Sherilyn. "Officer, she's a murderer! I'll sue her and make her pay!" he yelled, voice echoing off the sterile walls.

"Keep it down!" one cop barked. "You think you're at a baseball game or something?"

The cop turned to Sherilyn, his expression softening. "Fine, let's hear your side. Why'd you have to make a scene?"

Sherilyn was the picture of calm, her voice even. "He was getting handsy. I defended myself."

"Self-defense?" Motorcycle Guy leaped up, incredulous. "Look at her! Not a hair out of place on her head while I'm here, looking like I've gone ten rounds in a boxing ring! She claims I was all over her? Where's the proof? What kind of lady carries a stone in her purse?"

having any of

cameras. But the spot where the incident happened was off the beaten

Motorcycle Guy wasn't a saint. He was a rap sheet with

"It

can we

Motorcycle Guy's head swiveled on his neck. "No way! She cracked

history and the booze on your breath tonight, good luck getting the judge on your side." After hearing that, Motorcycle Guy's bravado deflated. "Fine, fine. Let's

raising his hand, fingers

turned to Sherilyn.

thousand, not fifty cents, not

met his rage with unwavering resolve. "We'll let the court decide.

younger officer approached, whispering about Sherilyn's phone ringing

must be her

station, personal belongings, phones included, were collected upon arrival. No contact with the outside world unless permitted. Seeing Sherilyn's determination, the officer nodded to the junior. "Next time