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…”

you!” Her words were cut

Sherilyn was taken aback, thinking she’d misheard. “What

“I mean…”

was also taken aback by his own words.

tried to maintain his composure. “I mean, the Johnson family can take care of you. Grandma adores you, treats you like her own granddaughter. Do you really think

so that’s what he

“But I’m not really a Johnson, am I? Sylvia might care for me, but I can’t just take advantage of her

waved her hand. “It’s getting late. I should get

back and

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outside, his

Sherilyn, always so

of the young elites of Sunhaven overlook her past and take an interest in her?

frustrated. Why did he have to

he knew he couldn’t skimp on what

it was Sherilyn’s

about

the housekeeper Cara and the staff started preparing. Deliveries arrived,

the last to know. “Sylvia, are we expecting guests

smiled, patting her hand. “It’s a birthday party for you.”