Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 35

At nearly six-foot three, his frame was lean, still youthfully handsome with a boy next door charm.

Sherilyn pointed to herself, uncertain. "Me? Are you talking to me?"

"Yes" The tall young man stepped closer, raising his hand to reveal a set of keys he held and offering them to her. These yours?"

Sherilyn glanced down. "Oh, they are."

She patted her backpack, wondering. "How'd they fall out?"

"Here" He smiled, handing them over. Keep them safe. Don't let them slip away again."

"Thanks a lot. I appreciate it." Sherilyn grinned, her gratitude genuine. Losing those keys would've locked her out for the night. Locksmiths cost a pretty penny

"Don't mention it The young man stared at her fa

blurted out "Have we met before? You look s

chuckled, "That lines a bit cliché

"I didn't mean

before

but before he could think deeply,

aking his head and waving his hands. "You've got it all wrong. I

just lifting the keychain "Thanks again

a smile, she turned and walked

kept

simple Shed never believe a word? And here I was, calling Gilbert out of date He thought, "The

Can I

pain was enough to pull her from sleep. It

care but with providing the basics. And so, her

days, she'd avoid dancing, steer clear of icy water, and endure Sherlyn got up attaching

class today she had an important task. It was her grandmother's memorial day Having returned to Sunhaven only recently, Sherilyn had

time. The moming was the best time for such visits, and Sherilyn left before

Fang

the screen made her frown, but she answered,

their roles had switched. Previously it had always