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 Don't

"I didn't mean

before

him, but before he could think

"You've got it all wrong. I honestly think I've

his explanation, just lifting

a smile, she turned and walked

kept

it simple Shed never believe a word? And here I was, calling

around here? Can I

before dawn, Sherlyn was Herpend had started and the pain was enough to pull her from sleep. It hadn't

child, she struggled not just with postpartum care but

the pain something shed grown accustomed to During these days, she'd avoid dancing, steer clear of icy water, and endure Sherlyn got up attaching a heat

she had an important task. It was her grandmother's memorial day Having returned to Sunhaven only recently, Sherilyn had been too busy to wait

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

Fang

on the screen made her

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