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

it was common knowledge that Gilbert

it. "Who

Gilbert nodded, "She stayed up all night with Grandma and hasn't eaten

before

waiting for Gilbert to speak, Caroline pulled the assistant along. "Bonnie, let's go." "Caroline!" Bonnie complained, "Why didn't you ask Mr. Johnson to give it to you? He would

grinned. "Always chatting away.

didn't give up. "It's for your good. You'll end up hungry

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was clear to Gilbert, who thought if Francis were in

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

chased after them.

and looked at him, puzzled. "What's

bag. "You can't go the whole morning without eating.

to accept. "If you

unconcerned, "There are other pastries. I'll buy her another one.

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."