Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 356

The news from Sawyer and Charles wasn’t promising. They had combed through every nook and cranny of Emerald Vista Avenue, turning the place upside down, but there was no sign of Sherilyn.

For nearly 24 hours, it was as if she had vanished into thin air.

No check–ins at hotels or motels.

No sightings at bus terminals, airports, or even at the traffic accident departments…

Caroline came by, urging them to come eat.

“Sylvia, Francis, Gilbert, breakfast is ready. Come have something to eat,” she said.

“Oh, how can I even think about eating?” Sylvia sighed deeply.

“Sylvia,” Caroline gently persuaded, “I know you’re worried, but you need to take care of yourself too.”

She then turned to Francis, “You too, especially with you still in recovery. You need your strength.”

“Alright,” Francis nodded, glancing at Gilbert. “Let’s go eat.”

“No, thanks.”

head, making his way upstairs. “Grandma, big bro,

not hungry.”

wanting to follow

be,” Francis stopped her, seemingly understanding Gilbert’s need

insinuating Gilbert was venting for Sherilyn?

Gilbert didn’t head to his own room but to Sherilyn’s, collapsing onto

into her pillow, he

you?” he whispered to himself.

had eluded him all night, but even lying here brought no comfort, only a

felt like ages, there was a knock at the door.

It was Charles.

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“Mr. Gilbert.”

red–rimmed eyes, Gilbert got up to answer, “What is

Gilbert’s mood, tread carefully, There’s… an issue at the company that

wait.”

out,

you, Mr. Gilbert.”

and change of clothes, Gilbert was ready to leave

redness in his eyes and the dark circles underneath, she said softly, “You’re heading to the office? Please,