Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 132

Ever since when did she start addressing him like that?

It seemed like, ever since she came back this time, it had always been…

Gilbert felt a knot in his stomach but couldn’t quite put his finger on why. When he finally spoke, his tone was less than pleasant. “What do you want now?”

Seeing his mood darken further, Sherilyn got straight to the point. “I wanted to talk about my dancing gig at Neon Nights Bar. Could you please cover for me with Sylvia? Just say… I was teaching kids to dance at the community center at night, okay?”

So, that was it.

“Alright.” Gilbert gave a slight nod. “Got it.”

After a pause, he added, “This isn’t a long–term solution, you know. I think you’d be better off leaving Neon Nights Bar.”

At that, Sherilyn’s expression stiffened slightly, and she forced a smile. “It’s my job. It’s how I support myself.”

“Is there no other option?”

Gilbert had always disapproved. “You won’t starve if you quit!”

Sherilyn laughed, albeit without much humor. “As if that’s even an option…”

cut off

thinking she’d misheard. “What did you

“I mean…”

taken aback by his own words. What

family can take care of you. Grandma adores

what he

and smiled softly. “But I’m not really a Johnson, am I? Sylvia might care for me, but

her hand. “It’s getting late. I should get some sleep. Goodnight.”

and closed

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Chapter 132

stood outside, his eyes

so tactful

young elites of Sunhaven overlook her past

tightly, frustrated. Why did he have to organize a

reluctant and frustrated, he knew he couldn’t skimp

was

only found out about it

Cara and the staff started preparing. Deliveries arrived, along with the chefs and waitstaff hired for the event…

was the last to know. “Sylvia, are we expecting guests today?”

dear.” Sylvia smiled, patting her hand. “It’s a