Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 111

She was asking him if she could stay with Ernest.

Even Colin, usually so unflappable, was taken aback.

If he were to be honest, this wasn't something one could simply agree to. But then again, who among those who've walked this path didn't have their own set of troubles? When Sherilyn first came to him, he could tell right away that life hadn't been kind to her. She needed money.

So she had accepted his requirements without complaints.

But using her as a draw for the Neon Nights Bar to attract business, and having her go with Ernest... that was a whole different ball game.

Colin thought about it, even comparing Ernest to Gilbert.

"Mr. Smith, compared to Mr. Gilbert... let's just say, financially, he's not as well off. But, you know, he's got his position, you get what I mean?" "Yeah." Sherilyn nodded, "I understand."

"So... you know, it's not impossible to have a good life with him."

Colin said, "Another thing, he's a bit older, but he's not married."

"Not married?"

a smile, "Heard it was his wife who wanted out. But who cares, right? It's actually a

seemed like

not having a wife definitely cuts down on the

"Got it. I'll need your help with the

still had his reservations, feeling somewhat sorry for her. "Sherilyn, you sure you don't

maybe she'd meet someone with means comparable to

her head. "Mr. Smith is good enough. I'm the one reaching

at the bottom rung of society, didn't have the luxury to choose her

of time. The $500,000 needed for Jenna's surgery had to be secured

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10:38

sighed, feeling a pang of regret, "Okay, I'll make

to visit

in the sun with Sylvia, she wheeled her back to her

praising it, "Today's almond pudding is

an appetite but agreed, "It's

"Isn't it?"

hesitated before speaking

the divorce papers sorted out as soon

taken aback, looking up sharply, "What's this