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 off by

was taken aback, thinking she’d

“I mean…”

it, Gilbert was also taken aback by his own words. What was he thinking, saying

care of you. Grandma adores you, treats you like her own

that’s what he meant.

breathed a sigh of relief and smiled softly. “But I’m not really a Johnson, am I? Sylvia might care for me, but I can’t just take advantage of

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

she stepped back and closed her

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Chapter 132

stood outside, his

Sherilyn, always so

any of the young elites of Sunhaven overlook her

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

knew he couldn’t skimp on what needed

all, it was Sherilyn’s birthday.

about it on the

started preparing. Deliveries arrived, along with the

“Sylvia, are we

smiled, patting her hand. “It’s a birthday