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.”

Gilbert

Gilbert looked around,

smiled. “I’ll make the big decisions, but she should mingle.

fulfill Sylvia’s good intentions. Being told to wander and mingle, she found herself out of place in the party atmosphere, having been away from Sunhaven for

was supposed to have a performance tonight. It was Gilbert who called Colin, saying he’d take her out,

“Eat some more, work out a bit longer tonight. No need to worry about

softly

was startled, looking

as he pointed at her plate. “You’re thin.

gestured to the seat beside

“Sure.”

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to catch the faint scent of white tea on hin she felt a

“So, you’re the Johnson family’s adopted daughter.”

was adopted by grandma when I

was curious, “Didn’t you

Sunhaven. Even if

honestly, “I went abroad for

returned.”

That explained it.

Sherilyn looked down, continuing her meal.