Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Gilbert's expression was unreadable, though clearly, something was off. "What's wrong?" Sherilyn asked, sensing there was something amiss.

Gilbert's eyes were half-closed, his handsome features shrouded in dim light, and he sounded less than thrilled, "I have to make a trip to London tomorrow. If things go smoothly, I'll be back in a week. If not, it might take me up to a fortnight."

He leaned down and wrapped Sherilyn into his embrace. "Sherilyn, would you come back to Golden Oak Manor with me tonight?"

Sherilyn froze, her heart pounding with mixed emotions.

A voice in her head screamed, this was her opportunity! She had been telling herself to avoid conflicts with him and to get along, just waiting for an opportunity like this!

And now, it had arrived so unexpectedly, and it was a golden one at that!

A week or two was more than enough time for her to leave Sunhaven far behind!

Soon, she would be able to take Jenna and leave this place, leave him, and start a new life!

"Come back to Golden Oak Manor with me, will you?" Gilbert cradled her gently, his voice soft, "I'll call my brother about the Rebecca issue, get him to sort it out. You trust him the most, right?"

"Yeah." Sherilyn smiled warmly, "Okay."

"You mean it? That's great!"

Overjoyed, Gilbert planted a quick kiss on her lips. "Let's go, get changed, and head home!"

He walked her to the dressing room.

"Fidelia made your favorite soup, make sure you have some when we get back..."

you, then we can watch your

tilted her head,

moment, whatever he

would leave

their

as well. A quiet night together before parting ways gracefully

to forget; to

...

Over at Emerald Estates.

from each other,

attempted to break the ice

310

"Mhm."

would you like

"Mhm."

nodded, always a man of

at a loss

Francis was so aloof. She

phone rang. He stood up

"Hello?"

"Big bro, it's me."

Sherilyn has to stay with me

Before Francis could respond,

with a hint