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

"I didn't mean

before

before he could think

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

of his explanation, just lifting the keychain "Thanks

smile, she turned and

kept

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 And here I was, calling Gilbert out of date He thought, "The

around here? Can

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

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

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

was her grandmother's memorial day Having returned to Sunhaven only recently, Sherilyn had been too busy to wait

for such visits, and

Fang

flash on the screen made her frown, but she answered, "Hello?

if their roles had switched. Previously it had always been Sherilyn who clung