Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 61

"Seriously, I scared you?"

The bathroom door flew open, and there was Gilbert. He saw Sherilyn and Yates chilling on the couch, smiling at each other.

Instantly, he froze. His gaze landed on Sherilyn. Due to the height difference, she was looking up, her lips curved into a gentle, warm smile. He couldn't recall ever receiving such a look from her. To him, she was an endless string of nagging and questioning. It turned out she could smile like that, just not for him, but for another man!

Suddenly, Gilbert felt a ripple of displeasure, marching straight toward the sofa, sparing Yates a glance. "You're here."

He completely ignored Sherilyn.

Yates nodded at him. "Yeah."

The room door opened, and Allen and Abel arrived with breakfast. Gilbert had expected Yates' visit, so he got an extra portion, but Sherilyn's presence was a surprise.

As Allen put down the breakfast, he admitted, "There's only two."

Upon hearing that, Yates hurriedly offered, "No worries, Sherilyn. Come have mine."

Sherilyn? Gilbert was stunned. When did they get so close?

Sherilyn turned it down. "No, thanks, I'm good."

"Not happening!"

was a sure thing, but the other voice came from

What then?

an awkward stare-down between the two. Casting a glare at Gilbert, he muttered, "What's the

Gilbert wasn't fond of Sherilyn, but

"Sherilyn, eat! Don't mind

she supposed to

long moment, then reluctantly accepted. "Well, thank

flashed

faint dimples at the corners of

of annoyance in his eyes, and he was

1/2

10:12

Chapter 61

erupt.

inside came Sylvia's

jolted with their expressions instantly turning solemn as they stood up and headed

okay. We'll change the sheets

her arms tightly,

face clouded with concern as

nurse explained, "Here's the

anesthesia hadn't worn off, and she had a urinary incontinence. Sylvia had always been fiercely independent and was struggling to accept

what to do.