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.

you don't like cheese. You always go for the chocolate pastries, don't

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

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

up all night with Grandma and hasn't eaten

before it gets cold. I've

Bonnie complained, "Why didn't you ask Mr. Johnson to give it to you? He would have agreed if you

"Always chatting away.

for your good. You'll end

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in good shape, he would

Sherilyn, still waiting for him, Gilbert blurted

chased after

and looked at him, puzzled.

the whole morning without eating.

accept. "If you take this,

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

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."