Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 54

"Absolutely." Once Sherilyn had the epiphany, she didn't hesitate any further. "Let me think..."

What should she ask for as a thank-you gift?

"Here's an idea." Sherilyn had made up her mind. "How about you treat me to a brunch at The Velvet Fork? I'm craving their assorted breakfast pastries."

"What?" Gilbert was stunned, almost sure he'd misheard.

Raising an eyebrow in disbelief, he asked, "Are you sure?"

Was it really that strange?

The Velvet Fork was a century-old diner in Sunhaven, known for serving breakfast only and in limited quantities. Once they sold out for the day, you'd have to wait until the next. Given its rarity, the prices were naturally steep.

Having been abroad for four years, Sherilyn hadn't had the chance to enjoy it for a long time. Even when she returned, it was a luxury she couldn't afford. The thank-you gift she was asking for was genuine. Sherilyn nodded, "Yep, I'm sure."

"Ha," Gilbert chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement, "You realize you only get one shot at this, right? Once in a lifetime opportunity."

She could have taken the chance to ask him for money, property, or anything.

mind." But Sherilyn didn't waver,

Gilbert

no reason for him to feel he owed her anything. "First thing tomorrow morning, I'll take you there once Grandma is stable." Sherilyn agreed. "It's a

condition had stabilized. The doctor checked on her early and confirmed she was all good. "You two have been up all night. You can go back and rest now. We have a special nurse, and regular treatments

up all night and, without any objections, made sure Sylvia

night before, Gilbert

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wasn't with them, Gilbert parked

followed him out of the car, unconsciously biting her lip. "Breakfast pastries

realizing how much she was

your fill. Let's go!" He

early, but it wasn't too late,

Sherilyn, "I'll wait in line here.

while Sherilyn grabbed a seat and watched

under her breath, "Five,

it was Gilbert's

and received the

just in time to catch the last few

were large-sized, surely enough to