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.

up the call.

anger burst forth, "Are you playing games with

end, Sherilyn's voice was faint, "Sorry,

Wait a bit longer?

out a quiet snart and muttered,

she

Time flew away

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

"Really?" Gilbert looked outside.

the town hall, and

"Can you see me? Or have you already gone

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

his disgust. "Where did you wander off to? You're a mess! "Let's

Without thinking, he reached

jerked away, glaring at him. "Don't

look in her eyes again. Every time he touched her, she looked at