Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 230

Big shot? Gilbert, huh?

Not that Sherilyn hadn’t thought about it, but even if she did… at this point, she had outlived her usefulness to Gilbert. He was definitely not going to help her again.

Hannah burst into laughter, flipping her hair.

“Forget it! Don’t even think about it. Ms. Hansen is a stickler for the rules. She made an exception for you once; do you really think she’ll do it every time? Think you’re someone special?”

With a twist of her small frame, she strutted away.

“Let’s go, ladies! Time for rehearsal!”

Watching Hannah’s retreating figure, Sherilyn felt something was off.

How did Ms. Hansen know about her getting a gig with the troupe? Who spilled the beans?

Her head ached terribly. Even if she knew who leaked it, what could she do? It was her mistake.

Feeling down, Sherilyn lay in her apartment all day.

In the evening, Edgar called.

dance studio. When will you be out?”

voice weak. “I’m not

surprised. “You’ve already left? Did it end early

first major performance was in a few days.

be alone. “If it’s nothing important, I’m going to

a brief exchange, she hung up.

confused. Something wasn’t right.

like

it be, so he drove to Serenity Street.

upset. When the door knocked, she couldn’t think of who it might

open the door, and then she was surprised.

“Sherilyn.”

he had accidentally gone to the wrong building first and got

her confirmed it for him. “Sherilyn, you sounded upset on the phone. Is

to make a special trip just because of a phone call.

“Edgar…

“I messed up. Ms. Hansen kicked me out. of the dance

was stunned; this was indeed bad news.

holy grail for contemporary dancers, and Sherilyn was on the

“I’m sorry, Edgar.”

him to offer any comfort. Because