Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 104

In the private room.

Sherilyn sat across from the man, who stared at her without blinking, as if he couldn't

bear to look away.

"Sherilyn, this is the third time we've met. That day at Wind Bridge, it was your grandmother's memorial, right? You were there, wearing a mask..."

"I didn't come here to talk about that," Sherilyn interrupted, frowning in annoyance. "We've already met. Where's the money? Can you give it to me now?"

"Yes." The man nodded. "I brought it. I'll give it to you in a bit... Sherilyn, it's been years since we last saw each other. You suddenly went abroad four years ago without a word. How have you been? You and Mr. Gilbert..."

"Enough." Sherilyn cut him off, her voice calm but her brow furrowed in irritation. "Do you really think you should be asking me these questions?"

"I..." The man paused, his face a mix of confusion and pain. "Why can't I ask? Sherilyn, I'm concerned about you. You and Gilbert..."

"Oh, so funny." Sherilyn couldn't hold back a scoff, her eyes full of scorn. "Now you choose to show concern? Isn't it a little late?"

Where was he when she needed him the most? Where was his concern then? The cheapest thing in this world is belated affection!

The man fell silent, his face a battleground of conflict and agony. "Yes, I was wrong. But Sherilyn, can you at least tell me why you suddenly need such a large sum of money? Is Mr. Gilbert treating you poorly?"

street, when he ran into them,

on bad terms, but the fact remained that Sherilyn was sent abroad

"Sherilyn, please tell me..."

Enough was enough!

moment. "If I don't tell you, does that mean I

"No..."

was an urgent knock

each knock suggested they'd break

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"Open up!"

"Open the door, now!"

the police! Open up!

Why were the

whose

Even if they did nothing wrong, they'd be dragged to the station for questioning. And today's meeting with Sherilyn

saw right through

but when it really counts, he's only looking out

"Sherilyn..."

anything wrong. We could just