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…”

Her words were cut off by his

Sherilyn was taken aback, thinking she’d misheard. “What did you say?”

“I mean…”

own words. What was he thinking, saying something like that?

the Johnson family can take care of you. Grandma adores you, treats you

that’s what he meant.

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

hand. “It’s getting late.

she stepped back and

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stood outside, his eyes narrowing

so tactful and

Sunhaven overlook her past and

eyes tightly, frustrated. Why did he have to organize a birthday

knew he couldn’t skimp on

it was Sherilyn’s birthday.

out about it on the

the housekeeper Cara and the staff started preparing. Deliveries arrived, along with the chefs and waitstaff hired

the last to know. “Sylvia, are we

hand. “It’s