Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 164

She was about to leave when turning around, Sylvia emerged from the room.

Sylvia’s face lit up at the sight of her. “Sherilyn? Is that you?”

“Sylvia,” Sherilyn explained, “I… I brought Gilbert home. He had a bit too much to drink.”

At that, a spark of understanding flashed in Sylvia’s eyes.

Really? It seemed everything her grandson had told her was true. He had

made his move on Sherilyn. Oh, what was she to say?

Drawing closer, Sylvia took hold of her. “It’s quite late, dear. Why don’t you stay the night? Have breakfast with me in the morning, would you?”

“Sylvia…”

Sylvia pretended to be mad. “Are you not going to listen to me now?”

“No, it’s not that.” Sherilyn thought it over and decided to stay the night.

After all, Gilbert hadn’t spilled the beans about the Neon Nights Bar yet.

Sylvia

up at dawn. Being of advanced years, Sylvia slept little and rose

waved Sherilyn over. “Breakfast isn’t ready yet. Come, keep

approached and sat on a small

dear.” Sylvia/set aside her gardening shears and sat close, eyeing her carefully.

just the young men find you

eyes widened in surprise. “What are you

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about young men finding

and she cut straight to the

but laugh somewhat helplessly. Sylvia still

talk about

“Today, I actually want to talk about someone

Sherilyn was

could this other

herself. For her grandson’s sake, she was putting herself out there. “Besides Edgar, I’ve got someone else in mind for you. I think he’s a better match for you. You two are more suited

other.”

Another set–up?

out who Sylvia was talking about. Who could be a better match than Edgar? This other person was out of her