Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 84

"Sherilyn!" Colin came bounding in again at the backstage, all smiles. He was initially. disappointed because Gilbert hadn't shown up. But, even though Gilbert wasn't there, his midnight snack offering sure was!

"Colin, what's up?" Sherilyn chuckled, standing up.

"Hold on a sec." Colin waved her off with a smile, gesturing to open all the lounge's doors, and called out to the people at the entrance, "Come on in. Bring them here."

About seven or eight people walked in as Colin finished speaking, each carrying something.

Still grinning, Colin directed them. "Put it on the big table in the middle."

The big table in the middle of the makeup room was for meals, drinks, and sometimes, even for listening to Colin's pep talks.

The group, clearly delivery guys from their attire, set down their loads.

"Sherilyn, what's Colin up to?" The colleagues huddled around Sherilyn, whispering among themselves.

Sherilyn shook her head, confessing, "I'm as clueless as you are."

showcasing the

desserts from

"Really! Colin's splurging?"

guys had left, Colin clapped his hands, addressing everyone, "Ladies, desserts from the

"Thanks, Colin!"

went

"No

it off, his gaze lingering on Sherilyn meaningfully, "Don't thank me. Thank Sherilyn. Mr. Gilbert sent these

basking in your

hold back

"Thanks, Sherilyn!"

with her colleagues' teasing, Sherilyn's smile grew

1/2

everyone!"

with his smile unwavering. "Mr. Gilbert might not be here, but his gesture hasn't missed a beat. You know

H

to, Colin didn't linger. "Go on, have some. Mr. Gilbert got them for you.

left, and she wondered, 'What is Gilbert thinking? Could he be interested in a dancer? Does Caroline know Gilbert's doing this? Isn't he afraid