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?”

tinged with bitterness. She reiterated,

once or twice, it could have been dismissed as Sherilyn trying to save face, afraid of

still harbored feelings, she would have taken the chance to step into the role of Mrs. Johnson gracefully,

Sylvia couldn’t

Sylvia. I am,” Sherilyn affirmed with a nod.

been infatuated with him. since

about Gil. Everyone in the Johnson family

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her head gently. “But, Sylvia, even the deepest of affections can fade

those words, Sylvia’s breath

“Looking back, I wonder if

Sylvia was

was too young then and hardly knew better. You always talked about wanting me as your granddaughter–in–law, and I took it for

and disbelief, looking like she was denying the present feelings and their

her lips pursed. “Divorce is the only

there was nothing more Sylvia could say. She conceded,

hand, gently smoothing Sherilyn’s hair. “Don’t worry. Although I spoke on his behalf,

was puzzled. “Sylvia?”