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.

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

was common knowledge that Gilbert wasn't fond

Caroline immediately realized it. "Who

night

better eat before it gets cold.

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

"Always chatting away.

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

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

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

chased

looked

He handed her the bag. "You can't go the whole morning without eating. You've got

Caroline hesitated, reluctant to accept. "If you take this, what

unconcerned, "There are other pastries. I'll

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."