Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 55

"Yes." Gilbert's handsome face twisted into an awkward expression, especially when he spotted Sherilyn just a few steps away.

"What flavor did you get?" The assistant's question seemed casual, perhaps even foolhardy.

Gilbert frowned but didn't answer.

But the assistant had seen the words on the paper bag. "Ah? Cheese pastries, huh?"

For the first time, Gilbert disliked the Velvet Fork's meticulous service!

"Bonnie?" Probably having waited in the car too long, Caroline, wearing sunglasses and a face mask, came looking for her assistant. "Taking so long to buy the pastries?"

Then, she saw Gilbert and Sherilyn. "Gilbert, Sherilyn... are you guys here for breakfast?"

Gilbert nodded. "Yeah."

"Caroline." The assistant, Bonnie, quickly said, "The cheese pastries are all out. But Mr. Johnson got some."

The glance she threw Gilbert's way implied that Gilbert should offer it to Caroline.

was confused. "You got some cheese pastries? But you don't like cheese. You always go for the

together, it was common knowledge that Gilbert wasn't fond of cheese.

Caroline immediately realized it. "Who did you buy it for?" Then Caroline

up all night

should." Caroline smiled, "Sherilyn, you better eat before it gets cold. I've got to rush to

along. "Bonnie, let's go." "Caroline!" Bonnie complained, "Why didn't you ask

chatting away. Come on, let's

up. "It's for your

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thought if Francis were in

waiting for him, Gilbert

chased

and looked at

her the bag. "You can't go the whole morning

reluctant to accept. "If you take this, what about

about her?" Gilbert scoffed, unconcerned, "There are other pastries. I'll buy her another one. What

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."