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.

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

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

follow logic, and Caroline immediately realized it. "Who did you buy it for?" Then Caroline

all night with Grandma

you better eat before it gets cold. I've got

assistant along. "Bonnie, let's go." "Caroline!" Bonnie complained, "Why didn't you ask Mr. Johnson to give it to you? He would have agreed if

grinned. "Always chatting away. Come on,

for your good.

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clear to Gilbert, who thought if Francis were in good shape, he would never let

Sherilyn, still waiting for him, Gilbert blurted out, "I'll buy another one

he chased

looked at him,

bag. "You can't go the whole morning

to accept. "If you take

pastries. I'll buy her another one. What does

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."