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

"That lines a bit cliché Don't

"I didn't mean

before

over him, but before he could

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

none of his explanation, just lifting the keychain "Thanks again

she turned and walked

kept

leave, smacking his forehead "Should it simple Shed never believe a word? And here I was, calling Gilbert out of date He

the work around here? Can I run

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

not just with postpartum care but with

the pain something shed grown accustomed to During these days, she'd avoid dancing, steer

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

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

Fang

flash on the screen made her frown, but she

end, Gilbert sounded annoyed, almost as if their roles had switched. Previously it had always