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

then chuckled, "That lines a bit cliché Don't you

"I didn't mean

before

but before he

flushed red, aking his head and waving his hands. "You've

just lifting the

a smile, she turned and

kept

believe a word? And here I was, calling Gilbert out of date He thought, "The is

around here? Can I run

was Herpend had started and the pain was enough to pull her from sleep. It hadn't been a problem

her child, she struggled not just with postpartum care but with providing the basics.

During these days, she'd avoid dancing, steer clear of icy water, and endure Sherlyn got up attaching a heat gatch to her undergarment

no dance class today she had an important task. It was her grandmother's memorial day Having returned to Sunhaven only recently, Sherilyn had

the best time for such visits,

Fang

her frown, but she

sounded annoyed, almost as if their roles had switched. Previously it had always been Sherilyn who clung to