Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 199

The elevator reached the top floor, and the receptionist left Sherilyn at the entrance to the CEO’s office before leaving. Sherilyn made her way into Gilbert’s office.

As she entered, Gilbert was still engrossed in his work.

“Ah, there you are.” Gilbert glanced up. “Give me a moment to wrap this up, and I’ll be right with you. Have a seat for now.”

“Sure.” Sherilyn sat on the sofa, and her gaze fell upon a brown paper package on the coffee table.

It looked familiar. Then it clicked. It was just like the one Caroline was holding earlier. Could it also contain…

“Can you smell it?” Having finished his work, Gilbert approached and gestured toward the brown paper package. “Go on. Open it.”

Sherilyn frowned but remained seated.

Anticipating her reaction, Gilbert teased, “What, scared I’m trying to poison you? Relax. It’s something you like.”

A sweet and tangy aroma filled the air as the package opened. It was candy apples.

up. Indeed, it was just

just look,” Gilbert lifted the package closer to Sherilyn.

eaten candy apples before him

you were crazy about apple pies. It is somewhat similar, so I thought you’d like it. Got it, especially for

for Caroline. Had she not run into Caroline holding a similar package earlier, Sherilyn might

toward Caroline, even remembering to pick up these little

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treats for her.

Gilbert held it out

it back on the coffee table, her fingertips trembling, “You seemed in a hurry to see me. Is something up?” “Right.”

“Come with me. There’s a

from the closet and took the car keys. “We’ll talk in the car.

the brown paper package on the table. “Don’t forget

Sherilyn nodded, “Okay.”

private elevator to the underground

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