Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Fidelia had no reason to tangle with him anymore.

"No worries, Fidelia. I'm heading out now."

Sherilyn waved at Fidelia, making her way to the foyer to pull open the front door. It was nearly noon, and she was running late for her daily visit to the Sunset Ridge Community. Jenna would be worried by

now.

However, as the door swung open, she was greeted by the sight of a young man with a sturdy build standing on the doorstep.

"Ms. Gomez."

"Abel?"

Sherilyn recognized him, though they hadn't spoken much. She knew him as Gilbert's bodyguard.

The Johnson brothers each had bodyguards, something Sherilyn hadn't understood before. She now knew it was because they had been kidnapped as kids.

But what was Abel doing here?

"Ms. Gomez, Mr. Gilbert has instructed that you need to rest at home."

Sherilyn was taken aback. What did he mean by that?

Abel continued, "Ms. Gomez, whatever you need, just command me."

His tone was respectful, yet carried an undeniable sense of coercion.

Sherilyn couldn't help but scoff, "Abel, tell me exactly what Gilbert said."

"Well..."

"Out with it!"

is not to

stunned. Not allowed to leave? Was this some kind of house

right did he

I insist on going

the gate, "Ms. Gomez, with me here, you won't be able to

at a loss for what to

around, she went back

Sunset Ridge Community. Jenna, waiting for Sherilyn, must be so

Jenna's little brother and sister had

little longer for me!" Sherilyn

question, what about the

tried to leave again, only to

"Move!" Sherilyn frowned, glaring

at him,

trying to

Are you saying

work now?"

firm, "I

Sherilyn's affairs, he wouldn't and

frustration. "Fine, I'll

returned to the living room and immediately called Gilbert. The call went through, but no one

still no answer. She tried several more times, with the same

clearly

Seeing no other

me... I'm not feeling well today and can't make it. I'd like to take a

sick?" Lauren