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.

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

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

realized it. "Who did you

up all night

before it gets cold. I've

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

away. Come

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

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was clear to Gilbert, who thought if Francis were in

Gilbert blurted out, "I'll buy another one

he chased after

looked at him, puzzled.

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

to accept. "If you take this, what

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

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."