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?"

wasn't having any of it. "We'll

spot where the incident

a rap sheet with a stint in

cop nodded to the other. "It sounds like the girl's telling

what can we do?" the

skull open!" "A settlement?" Motorcycle Guy's head swiveled on his neck. "No way!

The bang of a gavel-like hand on the table. "Fine, you want to take it to court? With your history and the booze on your breath tonight, good luck getting the judge on your side." After

looked at Sherilyn, raising his hand, fingers splayed. "But

officer turned to Sherilyn. "What

voice steady. "Not five thousand, not fifty cents, not five cents.

his rage with unwavering resolve. "We'll

that moment, a younger officer approached, whispering about Sherilyn's phone ringing

must be her family,"

world unless permitted. Seeing Sherilyn's determination, the officer