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.

then.” Sylvia

next day, Sherilyn was up at dawn. Being of advanced years, Sylvia slept

the patio and waved Sherilyn

course, Sylvia.” Sherilyn approached and

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

just the young men find

widened in surprise. “What are you

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young men finding

cut

couldn’t help but laugh somewhat

talk about Edgar for

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

Sherilyn was

this other person be?

someone else in mind for you. I think he’s a better match for you. You

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 league if she