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?"

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

seemed like an

wife definitely cuts down on the drama, moral

the same. "Got it. I'll

reservations, feeling somewhat sorry for her. "Sherilyn, you sure you

would come back for her? Or maybe she'd meet someone with means

Smith is good enough.

society, didn't

needed for Jenna's surgery had to be

1/2

10:38

a pang of regret,

went to visit

with Sylvia, she wheeled her back to

Sylvia tasted the dessert, praising it, "Today's almond

of an

"Isn't it?"

hesitated before speaking

I... want to get the divorce papers sorted out as soon

aback, looking up sharply, "What's this now?