Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 117

Steve's composure hadn't gone unnoticed by Ernest. She was unlike any of the dancers The Bedenoountered before He had heard from Colin that she was a graduate from the presterous Questend Arts Academy, an international student he less. That bit of anformation led him to believe that her background was quite affluent.

Sheria Enteet asked a bit curious, 'de you have any family?"

Sheria, who was in the midst of sipping her water paused, a bittersweet smile crossing her face as she shook her head. "No, it's just the now."

We test was visibly shocked.

Thinking he might have misunderstood, Sherilyn clarified, "My family, they've all passed eway it's just me now

That revelation hit Ernest hard. It all made sense new

No wonder she ended up dancing at the Neon Nights Bar and now, was with him.

"Sherive," he couldn't help but feel a surge of empathy for the girl before him. "from now on. I'll take good care of you. Consider me your family." "Okey" Sherlyn's eyes were red-rimmed and she sniffled, managing to pull off a small

smie

"By the way

fumbled in his pocket and produced a small velvet box, opening it

to ther

For you

is this?" Sherlyn

ring its exact carat unknown to

For me?

Yes

her left

Do you like it?"

at the

Gilbert, you've got the wrong room.

that be?" Pretending to be confused, Gilbert insisted. "I booked this room myself. How could I be wrong? This is the

followed Sherilyn here, watched her

what, he was determined to get in today and

Mr. Gilbert, please

couldn't stop him as Gilbert pushed past, shoving the

Sherilyn's

this far between

recognized. Quickly letting go of Sherilyn, he stood up with a smile, "Mr. Gilbert, what brings you here...?" With a short chuckle, Gilbert stepped closer, extending his hand to Ernest, "Ah, Mr. Smith. Tsk."

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