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

forth, "Are you playing

was faint, "Sorry, I'm almost there. Can you wait

Wait a bit longer?

quiet snart and muttered,

curious to see how she planned to end this charade

Time flew away

of breath, she said, "Tm

"Really?" Gilbert looked outside.

hall, and Sherilyn

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

Gilbert slipped out of his car holding a black umbrella, and

disgust. "Where did you wander off

Without thinking, he reached out to grab

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

again. Every time he touched