Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 420

The silence in the car became palpable as Gilbert sneaked a glance at Sherilyn through the rearview mirror, silently urging himself to understand her

Sherilyn was missing her mom today, feeling down. He was worried about her, of course, but he also knew he needed to be understanding.

What was the rush, after all? They had only just reconciled a couple of days ago.

Relationships weren’t built overnight.

As usual, Gilbert pulled up at the entrance to the Sunset Ridge Community, wanting to walk her in, “Sherilyn, I’ll just have a quick word with the security guard.”

“No need.” Sherilyn waved him off. “Thanks for today. I’m tired and just need some time alone. I’ll call you tomorrow”

Then, suddenly leaning in, she gave Gilbert a quick kiss on the lips.

“Bye, goodnight.”

“Bye…”

That kiss left Gilbert stunned, a tingling sensation spreading from his heart to his fingertips.

Watching Sherilyn walk away, he felt like he was in a daze, “…Goodnight.”

knew just how to get to

Gilbert had planned to head back

company, and Sherilyn not there, he decided to

with Cara, Gilbert made his way to the back garden to find Francis Johnson. Francis had just finished a

pulling up a chair to

at him, “What

checking in on

the jester, quickly turned the conversation serious, “Bro, I gotta ask, do you know

in the Johnson family and had known Sherilyn before Gilbert

he knew more about

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remembering. I heard from Grandma it was an accident She went missing for two days, and when they found her,

see. Gilbert nodded. “How

or seven, I

“Asking about this stuff, you starting to care

I mean…” Gilbert felt a bit sheepish under his brother’s gaze, ‘It’s only right, isn’t it? And still not

“Now you’re analyzing yourself?”

and refined, was

pause, Gilbert

for me. I don’t know if I’m serious enough,

seriousness in