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

together, it was common knowledge that Gilbert wasn't

Caroline immediately realized it. "Who did you buy

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

you should." Caroline smiled, "Sherilyn, you better eat before it

speak, Caroline pulled the assistant along. "Bonnie, let's go." "Caroline!" Bonnie complained, "Why didn't

"Always chatting away. Come on, let's

give up. "It's for your good. You'll

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

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

chased

stopped and looked

handed her the bag. "You can't go the whole

accept. "If you take this,

her?" Gilbert scoffed, unconcerned, "There are other pastries. I'll buy her

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."