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

thinking she’d misheard. “What did you

“I mean…”

by his own words. What was

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

what

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

her hand. “It’s getting

back and closed her

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stood outside, his eyes narrowing

so tactful

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

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

he couldn’t skimp on

it was Sherilyn’s birthday.

about

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

to know. “Sylvia, are we expecting

patting her hand. “It’s a birthday party