Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 165

“Sylvia,” Sherilyn shook her head, not a trace of happiness on her face. “I just… don’t love him anymore.”

It took Sylvia by surprise. It wasn’t the first time she had heard these words. The last time Sherilyn was at the Southern District Sanatorium, asking for her approval to divorce, she had said the same thing. But Sylvia couldn’t help but feel there was more to it.

“Sherilyn, are you worried?” Sylvia asked, “Worried he’ll neglect you like

before? That won’t happen. This time, it’s different. It’s not just me pushing for

1. it. It’s his own decision…”

“You know him. Once he sets his mind on something, not even nine bulls could pull him back. He’s committed.”

Sherilyn believed that. When Francis had his accident, Gilbert had sworn by his bedside that he’d take responsibility for Caroline from then on. And he had kept his word.

But still, Sherilyn couldn’t agree. “Sylvia, it’s not that I’m worried about.”

Sylvia pressed, “Then what is it?”

was tinged with bitterness. She reiterated,

at a loss for words. If she had said it once or twice, it could have been dismissed as Sherilyn trying to save face, afraid of rejection. But there

If she still harbored feelings, she would

serious?” Sylvia couldn’t believe

I am,” Sherilyn affirmed

“You’ve been infatuated with him. since you were fifteen.”

about Gil. Everyone in

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gently. “But, Sylvia, even the deepest of affections

words, Sylvia’s breath

Sherilyn smiled, “Looking back, I wonder if

was

“I was too young then and hardly knew better. You always talked about wanting

face was a mix of shock and disbelief, looking like she was denying the

lips pursed. “Divorce is the only path for us, and it’s the right

point, there was nothing more Sylvia could say. She

smoothing Sherilyn’s hair. “Don’t worry. Although I spoke on his behalf, that’s all I did.”

was puzzled.