Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 39

The officer asked. "Where's the child's dad?"

Sherilyn gave a sheepish smile, her eyelashes fluttering nervously "There's no dad. I'm a single mom."

After hearing that, the officer fell silent. He waved Sherilyn through, Fine, Ill make an exception this time. Go ahead

"Ah, thank you. It's very kind of you officer!"

"Move along now!" The officer lifted the barrier to let her pass, then set it back in place

Sherilyn checked her phone for directions. Walking to the town hall would take her nearly two and a half hours. She gritted her teeth and decided to keep going. Maybe she'd find a cab along the way Just the thought of spending money on a ride made her wince. But no matter, she was determined to end things with Gilbert

In his car Gilbert checked his watch. It was already five o'clock in the afternoon! Sherilyn still hadn't shown up. She had made him wat for two hours!

Growing impatient. Gilbert swiped his phone, redialing Sherilyn's number.

picked up

Gilbert's anger burst forth, "Are you playing games

the other end, Sherilyn's voice was faint, "Sorry, I'm almost there. Can you wait a bit

Wait a bit longer?

a quiet snart and

was curious to see how she planned to

Time flew away

called Out of breath, she said, "Tm here! Where are

"Really?" Gilbert looked outside.

town hall, and Sherilyn stepped out. "Thanks a

the door and looked around. "Can you see me? Or have

there." After hanging up, Gilbert slipped out of his car holding a black umbrella, and walked

hair wet, covered in mud, he couldn't hide his disgust. "Where did you wander off to? You're a mess! "Let's just go." Sherilyn didn't answer, rubbing

reached out to grab her

him. "Don't touch me! I've

her eyes again. Every time he touched her, she looked at him with fear, loathing,