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

she’d misheard. “What did you say?”

“I mean…”

was also taken aback by his own words. What was he

care of you. Grandma adores you, treats you like her own granddaughter. Do you really think she’d let you

that’s what

really a Johnson, am I? Sylvia might care for me, but

that, she waved her hand. “It’s getting late.

she stepped back and closed

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his

always so tactful

the young elites of Sunhaven overlook her past and take

tightly, frustrated. Why did he have

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

all, it was Sherilyn’s

only found out about it on the day.

started preparing. Deliveries arrived, along with

know. “Sylvia, are we expecting guests

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