Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 131

“Okay…” Gilbert agreed.

When the topic of a birthday bash came up, Gilbert nodded, but then his expression changed slightly, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes.

“Grandma, what did you just say? What… suitable match?”

Sylvia shot him a look, her tone laced with irritation, “Don’t you know what ‘finding a suitable match‘ means?”

Of course, he knew!

And because he knew, Gilbert felt a bit agitated. “Grandma, please, not this again.”

What was she thinking? Throwing a birthday party for Sherilyn, inviting all the eligible bachelors from Sunhaven to choose from?

“Grandma.” Gilbert rubbed his forehead, saying, “Everyone in Sunhaven knows about us, about me and Sherilyn.”

“And whose fault is that?”

scoffed, “If you’d just commit to her properly, I wouldn’t have to worry about this, would I?”

“But, Grandma…”

up, “I’m handling this. Otherwise, she might end up finding someone old enough to

wronged her too. If I don’t see her settled down happily, I’ll never rest easy, even

resigned to his grandmother’s will,

Sylvia was satisfied, reminding him, “Caroline isn’t here to help, so it’s all on you. Make sure

nodded, the word almost choked out.

one more thing,” Sylvia added, “Let’s keep this from Sherilyn for now. We’ll tell her

for her wouldn’t be easy, given her situation. Within the circles of Sunhaven’s elite, there would be reservations. If they couldn’t find someone immediately,

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settle for someone with an average family background?

hear of it. Her precious girl was worthy of becoming a Johnson, even as a second marriage,

the study, Gilbert headed back to his

to Golden Oak Manor and decided to stay the night here. As he passed by Sherilyn’s bedroom, he

fifteen, and even after marrying him and spending years abroad, her room was kept just as it was by Sylvia’s orders.

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