Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 113

"Enough, I can't be bothered to argue anymore."

Sylvia huffed, "All I need to know is who Sherilyn's new boyfriend is, and whether he's genuinely good to her. Is that too much to ask?"

"Not at all."

Gilbert nodded, agreeing without hesitation. Truth be told, he didn't need his grandmother's instructions to dig into the matter. He would have done it anyway.

Leaving the Southern District Clinic, it was naturally Gilbert who offered Sherilyn a ride home. This time, without any reminder from him, Sherilyn consciously took the passenger seat.

As they drove off, she turned her face towards Gilbert and asked, "When are we heading to the city hall to sort out our paperwork? Let me know once you've arranged it, okay?" "Yeah." Gilbert answered without really thinking. He then casually remarked, "So, you've found yourself a boyfriend just days after coming back to Sunhaven? That was quick."

Sherilyn paused for a moment, then chuckled. "Yeah. Love isn't about how long you've known each other. Sometimes, no matter how many years you spend with someone, if the spark isn't there, it just isn't there."

What she said darkened Gilbert's mood. Was she hinting at his feelings towards her?

his chest, his grip on the steering wheel tightening, "Girl, don't let love blind you. Just because someone's a bit

"I won't."

to me. After my grandma passed, only Sylvia and, well, Fran used to be kind to me. He's...

made Gilbert's heart skip a beat. He felt a rush to defend himself-didn't he treat her well, too? But the words died in his throat... Because, in truth, he hadn't

hadn't clung to him, insisting

thoughts were a whirlwind of frustration. Who exactly

Nights Bar as usual. Colin found her in the dressing room to

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ready, okay?"

deep breath and

need for thanks!" Colin was a mix of sentiment and excitement, "From here on out, I might need you to put in a good word for me

with a smile, her mind racing with thoughts of the unavoidable tasks

saw the doctor. After the examination, the doctor prescribed some medication but hesitated before saying, "This medication shouldn't be taken in excess. You must follow the dosage I've prescribed

"I understand."