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."

of those words, "is that all you can say to me? We don't even know when Grandma will be out of surgery. What if

to explain, "I don't need

me." Gilbert squinted, his sharp eyes locked on her pretty face, "You're

Sherilyn was shocked. Was

Gilbert took it

should have thought about the consequences before, huh? You reap

asking, "Did Caroline tell

confused about what she was

mind..." Sherilyn didn't want

without questioning. And by no means would he seek justice for her after four years. Besides, Sherilyn

need it. You

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 on top of it, there was a lunch box. The lunch box was open, revealing its contents. It was a dried, stale homemade sandwich

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

gaze straightforward, her

Even calling it meager seemed an understatement. Why