Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 185

Out of the blue, Sherilyn interrupted their conversation, holding her smartphone. “Excuse me, where do I pay? I’ve got this one.”

The manager was visibly stunned, his eyes darting toward Gilbert in confusion, wondering what was happening.

Gilbert, however, just laughed, a hint of innate nobility in his smile. With a tone of mild mockery, he said, “You’re paying? Don’t make me laugh.”

Was she supposed to pay for a toy he was getting her? He knew that she hadn’t taken any alimony, just scraping by with what she earned from her gigs at the Neon Nights Bar.

Gilbert added, “Keep your hard–earned money to yourself. I’ve got this…”

“I want to pay for it myself!” Sherilyn argued, her determination firm, “If your don’t let me, I don’t want this Minnie Mouse!”

What? Gilbert saw right through her. Sherilyn was too attached to let go of that Minnie Mouse since she laid eyes on it. She tried to maintain her distance, not wanting to get too tangled up with him.

Fine, let her have this one. After all, Gilbert had intruded on her plans. Considering it a peace offering, letting her feel grateful didn’t sit well with him

anyway.

that of a parent soothing a

the nuance in his voice. “Sir, how

manager thought he should go with the flow. “Cash, credit card, or

decided, “PayPal,

an inside discount, it’s $2,100. For Mr. Johnson’s friend, we can do the cost price at $1,600. Please

much?? Did he say $1,600? That was a

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moved that she nearly

manager didn’t dare take credit, “You should thank Mr.

Gilbert peered over as she made the payment, noticing the

but it wasn’t

family’s wealth, he was doing well for himself. The alimony mentioned in their divorce agreement was all earned by him. Of course, he

a problem in the future. Otherwise, what would he do if she couldn’t find or afford something and cried or threw a

fit?

winced, hand going to his

earlier.