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.

don't like cheese. You always go for

knowledge that Gilbert wasn't fond of cheese. Could it

"Who did

up all night with Grandma and hasn't eaten anything

you should." Caroline smiled, "Sherilyn, you better eat before it gets cold. I've got to rush to

go." "Caroline!" Bonnie complained, "Why didn't you

chatting away. Come

"It's for your good.

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thought if Francis were in good shape, he would never let his

for him, Gilbert blurted out,

chased after them.

Caroline stopped and looked at him, puzzled.

bag. "You can't go the whole

to accept. "If

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

Caroline hesitated, "Well..."