Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 80

"Sylvia?" Both Gilbert and Sherilyn froze, puzzled by the remark.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Sylvia couldn't help but laugh, her comment directed at Gilbert.

She then turned to Sherilyn, gently grasping her hand to offer comfort. "Don't worry, dear. I'm only looking out for you."

Then, Sylvia turned to Gilbert again. "If you have any decency, you'd get what I mean. Sherilyn's all alone. After everything she's been through because of me, the least I can do is ensure she's well taken care of before I can rest easy."

"Sylvia..." Sherilyn's brows furrowed in worry, shaking her head, "I can take care of myself." Sylvia ignored her protest, keeping her eyes locked on Gilbert.

"I need to see you looking after Sherilyn, treating her like your sister. I need to know she's happy and content until she finds a place where she truly belongs. If she's not doing well, don't expect to have any peace yourself! Do you catch my drift?"

"I do." Gilbert nodded, understanding the gravity of his responsibility toward Sherilyn, regardless of their relationship status.

"Just words?" Sylvia's tone sharpened, questioning his sincerity.

got the message instantly. "Don't worry, Grandma,

her grandson's face, which seemed off. "What's with that face? Are

it's not that." Gilbert hurried to clarify, unsure why his emotions

Since I've promised, I'll take good care of her. Sherilyn, I'll take your as my

Sherilyn's eyelashes fluttered, her head bowed to hide the

it's settled." Sylvia waved them off, "Off you go now. I've got Sherilyn here

with concern, "Sufe.

Sylvia sighed. "Will do."

Gilbert turned to leave, closing the door behind him, he saw Sherilyn peeling an apple and offering a slice to Sylvia. "Sylvia, try this. It's super sweet." Sylvia tasted it. "Hmm, indeed, sweet, just like

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Gilbert pondered Sherilyn's motives. Was

and her disinterest in

true