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."

me? We don't even know when Grandma will be out of surgery. What if you pass out from hunger? That's just going to

to explain, "I don't need

Gilbert squinted, his sharp eyes locked on

Was that what he

silence, Gilbert

tinged with amusement, "You should have thought about the

asking, "Did Caroline tell you that I'm avoiding

Gilbert was momentarily confused about what she was

didn't want to ask anymore.

ago, Gilbert chose to believe Caroline without questioning. And by no means would he seek justice for her after four years. Besides,

need it. You guys go ahead. I

was her black backpack. And on top of it, there was a lunch box. The lunch box was

else, but that was it. Gilbert's brow furrowed, incredulous, "This is what you're

her gaze

it meager seemed an understatement. Why would she eat