Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 177

“Ugh…” Sherilyn clapped a hand over her mouth, disbelief written all over her

face.

“What’s up?” Daphne chuckled lightly, “Can’t even muster a ‘thank you‘ to the teacher?”

“Ah?” Sherilyn snapped out of her daze, her cheeks flushing red, “Thank you, Ms. Hansen!”

“Mm.” Daphne continued to eye her, then smiled, “You’ve got a great figure, but…”

She pointed toward Sherilyn’s waist, “Your waist could be a tad firmer. And maybe lose an inch. Watch what you eat. Don’t indulge too much.”

“Yes!” Sherilyn’s eyes brimmed with tears as she nodded, smiling, “Got it, Ms.

Hansen.

Then, Daphne turned to Gilbert. When her best friend first asked for the favor, Daphne she was resistant and even felt a bit negative towards Gilbert.

But after meeting Sherilyn, her feelings towards them softened. “Mr. Johnson, I’ve agreed to take her under my wing. Is there anything else you’d like to

discuss?”

“Where would I even begin?” Gilbert wore a rare, warm smile, “I’m entrusting Sherilyn to you, Ms. Hansen. I’m grateful for all you’re doing. If she causes any trouble, please be patient with her.”

connection between them. After all, it was

wondered why Sherilyn, with such a connection, had previously faced tough times at

further and nodded.

Sherilyn was silent the entire way.

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glanced down at her. Sherilyn looked like a hedgehog that had retracted

defensive, just remarkably

but tease, “Not giving me the cold shoulder now? You

head down, silent.

something was off and reached out to her.

turned her face away, dodging his hand.

the luxury to dwell on it,

carefully, “You’re… crying?”

her back to him. From his angle, he could see her slender shoulders trembling

you crying?” Gilbert took a few steps closer, resting a hand on her shoulder, forcing her to face him. “Let

up, her

at him.

you looking at? Haven’t you ever seen

like

withdrew his hand.

harm. I was just concerned about you…”