Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 78

"Today, Mr. Gilbert didn't show up, and I'm worried..." Colin waved his hand, buzzing with excitement. "Look at this. I was overthinking it. Mr. Gilbert might not be here in person, but he sure hasn't forgotten about you."

Really? A smile spread across Sherilyn's face, but inside, she found it all ridiculous. He barely wanted to glance at her when she was his wife, but she seemed to have sparked his interest when she wore a mask. Who would have thought that Gilbert was falling for a dancer?

But what would his face look like once he saw the girl behind the mask? Disappointment, or perhaps outrage? Either way, it was not going to be a happy face..

It was Monday again, Sherilyn's day off.

She had arranged with Sylvia to come over for the day and stay the night. Sylvia was, of course, delighted. There was no reason not to be.

Early in the morning, Sherilyn arrived with her bag over her shoulder and carrying what she needed for the day.

Sylvia had just woken up and was surprised to see her so early. "Sherilyn, you're here already? You're young. Don't you sleep in like other youngsters?"

"I have plenty of time for sleeping. I don't mind missing out on one day." Sherilyn sat by the bed, seeing Sylvia looked well, and decided to speak her heart.

and you must promise not to

if

smiled. "Then I'll

her to continue.

"I'm so grateful to you for taking me in. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have been able to continue dancing and might have had to start

words out before her voice choked

too. "You're just like my own, like

kind to me." Sherilyn bit her lip, taking a deep breath, "Could you... could you be kind

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for a sec, thinking she meant something

it? Whatever you want, I promise I'll make

Sylvia, I thank you in advance." Sherilyn steeled herself. "Please agree to let us

shocked, unable to believe what she was hearing. "Sherilyn, do you

tears, "Sylvia, I used to love Gilbert

was the