Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 214

Gilbert was deep in thought. ‘Is that so? Really? Yeah, that’s how it is. It’s exactly like that. There’s no doubt about it.‘”

The next day was Saturday. Gilbert didn’t expect to see Sherilyn chatting with Sylvia when he came downstairs.

“Up and about?” Sylvia waved him over as soon as she saw him. “Perfect timing. We’ve got something to discuss with you.”

“What’s up?” Gilbert sprawled onto the couch, grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl, and started peeling it slowly.

“Here’s the thing.” Sylvia began, “You need to pick a date to go with Sherilyn. and get that divorce finalized.”

Startled, Gilbert mechanically lifted his gaze to Sherilyn. Was this what she came over so early for?

Meeting his look, Sherilyn nodded slightly, speaking softly and slowly, “I had a promise to keep with Sylvia. Now that I’m not alone, I want to move forward with Edgar, which means getting the paperwork done.”

“Exactly.” Sylvia nodded in agreement. “We need to sort it out quickly. If the “Exactly.” Sylvia nodded in Ferguson family catches wind that the documents are unfinalized, that’s another mess!”

Sylvia glared at Gilbert. “You need to set a time today. If you mess this up for Sherilyn, I won’t let it slide!”

At first, it was about giving Sherilyn a way out, but that was no longer

necessary.

got it.” Gilbert flipped through his phone.

“The sooner, the

frowned, irritated, and blurted out, “How about first thing Monday

that interfere with work?” Sylvia was concerned.

10:01

“I’ll head in a bit later. It

patting Sherilyn’s, “That’s decided then.

won’t be relieved until I have the paperwork. That’s when it’s truly over!’

up. “I should get going.” She said

won’t keep

smiled shyly.

reluctantly saw Sherilyn

remained seated, his apple fully peeled,

mouth.

instantly. “Ugh! What kind of apple is this?

it rotten or what?

walk back from Wind Bridge had left

Gilbert wouldn’t.

the town hall, and Edgar leaned over to unbuckle