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

next day, Sherilyn was up at dawn. Being of advanced years, Sylvia slept little and rose early..

Sylvia was tending to her flowers on the patio and waved Sherilyn over. “Breakfast isn’t ready

course, Sylvia.” Sherilyn approached and sat on a

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

grown into such a lovely young lady. Not just the young men

Sherilyn’s eyes widened in surprise. “What are

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was that about young men finding

eyes twinkled, and she cut straight to the chase. “Isn’t Edgar

Sherilyn couldn’t help but laugh somewhat

talk about

more serious. “Today, I actually want to talk about

Sherilyn was

this other person be?

herself out there. “Besides Edgar, I’ve got someone else in mind for you. I think he’s a better match

other.”

Another set–up?

couldn’t figure out who Sylvia was talking about. Who could be a better match than Edgar? This other