Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 38

The phone rang, but he didn't pick up.

"Ugh." Sherilyn sighed, her brow furrowed. He must be busy with some business lunch

What then? Waiting seemed to be her only option.

An hour passed, and it was half past two, only thirty minutes left until her appointment with Gilbert at three in the afternoon

Suddenly, the phone rang again. It was Gilbert!

"Hello!" Sherlyn answered in a rush, not wasting a second. "Its me

"Did you call me?" It seemed Gilbert was in a good mood, probably because he was about to get rid of her. He even offered a rare explanation, "I was tied up just now

But then, he got straight to the point asking her "Where are you? At the town hall? Just wait there. Il be there.

"Gilbert" Feeling quilty, Sherlyn interupted him. Stumbling over her words, she said, "I'm sorry but I can't make it today How about w push it back a day? Tomorrow, Ill be there on time, I promise!"

several seconds. Then came a cold laugh, full of scom and hidden anger. "Sherlyn, are you doing

argue, "No, I

words laced with frustration, "Sherilyn, I've disliked you for

worry. I'll go through with the divorce. It's

She explained, "I get

stuck near Wind Bridge. It's not just me. There's

doing at

Gilbert didn't believe a

a jam. You better make it here now, even if you have

his outburst, he

was left holding her phone in

she

ly choice.

clear, leaving her no other option.

option left, Sherilyn grabbed her bag and got off. A gust of wind-carrying

an umbrella. What could Sherilyn do but grit her

her through and making

temble pain in her abdomen. Sherilyn clutched her