Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 158

She was at a loss for words, unsure of what to say,

Who could have imagined that after undergoing surgery and during the recovery period, Gilbert’s feelings would undergo such a drastic

transformation?

Although Gilbert hadn’t received any promises or assurances from Sylvia, he felt somewhat relieved. After all, he was her blood grandson. It didn’t make sense for Sylvia to side with Edgar, a complete outsider!

But that wasn’t enough to ease his worries. What troubled him more at the moment was Sherilyn’s attitude.

Gilbert thought, ‘Sherilyn has rejected me. Is Edgar that much better than me?‘ That was something he would never admit.

If Sherilyn didn’t want to, he was convinced he could change her mind!

In the evening, as soon as Sherilyn arrived at Neon Nights Bar, she was summoned to the office by Colin.

“Colin.” Sherilyn still had her backpack over her shoulder, “What’s up? I need to get to rehearsal. Today, we’re working on a new dance number…”

“Sherilyn.” Colin waved his hands, his expression troubled.

“About tonight… you won’t be performing.”

shocked. “Why? Did I do something

started at Neon Nights Bar, she had followed all of Colin’s instructions, and he had

dissatisfaction.

you’ve been doing great.” Thanks to Sherilyn, Neon Nights Bar had seen a significant increase

plain for anyone to

Sherilyn was puzzled but had a

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coming next.

Mr. Gilbert.” Sure enough, Colin

It was Gilbert!

sank. “Why would he do

a helpless chuckle. “Mr. Gilbert doesn’t explain his

ordered that starting today, you’re not

dance anymore.”

her complexion turning

didn’t tell

shook her

he tell her about something that would cut off her livelihood?

“That doesn’t seem right. Mr. Gilbert dotes on you so

laughed nervously. He was afraid of Gilbert. Losing Sherilyn as a dancer was a miserable loss for Neon Nights Bar, but Gilbert was someone he