Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 137

“Grandma!”

Was it possible for him not to be anxious?

Among the elite, arranged marriages were a common affair. Gilbert had seen too many loveless unions, bound solely by family interests, since he was a child. Today, Sylvia had praised Sherilyn, making her a target for those coveting her status as the Johnson family’s adopted daughter. Although they didn’t love her, they’d still pursue her!

“Enough.”

Sylvia remained calm, “Who caused her to

today?”

Gilbert was taken aback.

be the subject of whispers and pointed fingers

Sylvia sighed, “What’s done is done. Gossip is inevitable.”

She added, “I refuse to believe that in all of Sunhaven, there isn’t a single good young man who genuinely cares for her, regardless of her past.”

Sylvia was quite optimistic.

“Let me tell you, matters of the heart are complicated.”

insisted, leaving Gilbert without

looked around, “Where’s Sherilyn?”

make the big decisions, but she should mingle. Who knows? Fate might have

Being told to wander and mingle, she found herself out of place in the party atmosphere, having been away from Sunhaven for too long. She grabbed a plate of food and found a quiet corner to

performance tonight. It was Gilbert who called Colin, saying he’d take her out, and

out a bit longer tonight. No need

softly nearby.

looking

smile lingered as he pointed at her plate. “You’re thin. Eat up.. Don’t worry about

he gestured to the seat beside her,

“Sure.”

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sat beside her, close enough for her to catch the faint scent of white tea on hin she felt a bit nervous.

you’re the

nodding with a faint smile. “Yes, I was adopted by grandma when I was fifteen, after losing my

curious, “Didn’t

her notorious reputation back then was well–known throughout Sunhaven. Even if they hadn’t seen her,

honestly, “I went abroad for high school and only

returned.”

That explained it.

Sherilyn looked down, continuing