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?”

smile was tinged with bitterness. She reiterated, “I don’t

twice, it could have been dismissed as Sherilyn trying

off the divorce. If she still harbored feelings, she

serious?” Sylvia couldn’t believe it.

am,” Sherilyn

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

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that’s true.” Sherilyn smiled, shaking her head gently. “But, Sylvia, even the deepest of affections can

those words, Sylvia’s breath hitched.

back, I wonder if I

was shocked.

You always talked about wanting me as your granddaughter–in–law,

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

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

could say. She

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

puzzled. “Sylvia?”