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…”

were cut off by his sudden outburst.

taken aback, thinking she’d misheard. “What did

“I mean…”

also taken aback by his own words. What was he thinking, saying something like

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

so that’s what he meant.

I? Sylvia might care for me, but I can’t just take advantage of her kindness. I already owe the Johnson family so

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

she stepped back and closed her door.

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his eyes narrowing

Sherilyn, always so

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

frustrated. Why did he have to organize a

reluctant and frustrated, he knew he couldn’t skimp on

was Sherilyn’s birthday.

out about it

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

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

hand. “It’s a birthday party for you.”