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…”

support you!” Her words were cut off by

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

“I mean…”

was also taken aback by his own words. What was

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

so 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

getting late. I should get some

and closed her door.

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his

always so tactful and reasonable…

Sunhaven overlook her past and

tightly, frustrated. Why did he

reluctant and frustrated, he knew he couldn’t

it was

only found out about it on the day.

then the housekeeper Cara and the staff started

was the last to know. “Sylvia, are

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