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.

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

it was common knowledge that

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

stayed up all night with Grandma and hasn't eaten

eat before it gets cold. I've got to

the assistant along. "Bonnie, let's go." "Caroline!" Bonnie complained, "Why didn't you ask Mr. Johnson to

grinned. "Always chatting away.

didn't give up. "It's for your

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

waiting for him, Gilbert blurted

he chased after them.

Caroline stopped and looked at him, puzzled. "What's

"You can't go the whole morning

to accept. "If you

I'll buy her another one. What

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."