Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 50

Caroline thought, 1 don't know Sherilyn well, but do you? Do you know her well enough to skip meals just to look for her?

However, when Gilbert stepped out, he couldn't find Sherilyn. He thought, "Where did she go? Grandma's surgery is still on. There is no way she would have left

Gilbert picked up his phone and dialed Sherilyn's number. The ringtone sounded, and she hadn't picked up. But Gilbert had already heard it nearby

Following the sound, Gilbert moved toward the fire escape and found her there.

"Hello?" Sherilyn just answered, and then the call ended. "Huh? What happened?" "What do you mean, what happened? Behind her, Gilbert's voice sounded

Stunned, Sherilyn spun around, her eyes wide in surprise. "How did you get here?"

"That's my

line. What are you hiding out here for?" Gilbert's face, clouded with a frown, darkened "Come on, let's grab some food! Do! need to drag you out for a meal? What are you, a child?" Sherilyn turned him down. "No thanks."

thanks!" Gilbert had had enough of those words, "is that all you can say to me? We don't even know when Grandma will be out of

to explain, "I don't

squinted, his sharp eyes locked on

was shocked. Was that

her silence, Gilbert

with amusement, "You should have

asking, "Did Caroline tell you

about what she was

Sherilyn didn't want to ask anymore. Why

seek justice for her after four years. Besides, Sherilyn no longer cared

persisted, "I don't need it. You guys go ahead. I have something to

Before he could finish, Gilbert's gaze paused, landing on the steps. He saw it. Next to where she had been sitting, there was her black backpack. And

something else, but that was it.

nodded, her gaze

understand why Sherilyn ate something like that. Even calling it meager seemed an understatement. Why would she eat