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?

the steering wheel tightening, "Girl, don't let love blind you. Just because

"I won't."

shook her head softly. "There aren't many people who've been good to me. After my grandma passed, only Sylvia and, well, Fran used to be

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 fault? If she hadn't clung to him, insisting on marrying him... perhaps he could have treated

whirlwind of frustration. Who exactly was this man? He needed to

usual. Colin found her in the dressing room to inform her, "Sherilyn,

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ready, okay?"

took a deep breath

"From here on out, I might need you to put in a good word for me with Mr.

her mind racing

hospital. She registered, waited in line, and saw the doctor. After the examination, the doctor prescribed some medication but hesitated before saying,

"I understand."