Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Let me explain."

The security guard started, "We noticed someone lurking around the Bentley for quite a while... So we detained him to ask if you knew him. If not, should we call the cops?" Sophia was unsure of what to do, so she looked back at Gilbert, who had already stood up and approached.

"Mr. Johnson, what do you think?"

"I'll handle it."

"Sure."

Gilbert turned to the guards, "Could you guys show me his picture, if you have one?"

"We do."

One of the guards took out his phone, scrolled for a bit, and handed it over to Gilbert. "Take a look, do you recognize him?"

Gilbert took the phone, saw a completely unfamiliar face, and forwarded the picture to his own phone.

He handed the phone back to the guard, "Thanks for your effort, but I don't know this man. Let him go."

"Let him go?"

"Yes."

Gilbert nodded, clearly indicating that if the guards had approached them, the car must be fine.

Otherwise, they would have headed straight to the police station.

"Well, alright then."

the car owner wasn't pressing charges,

left, Gilbert went back

so

uneasy about not pursuing it further, "Just let him go? No need to involve the

had been attacked with a

the police won't

of amusement in his eyes, "He didn't actually do anything, and he wouldn't say anything to the police anyway." So, they had no choice but to let

laid-back attitude made Sherilyn question,

But worrying doesn't

down at Jenna, who was enjoying her meal, his eyes

"Jenna, is it good?"

"Super good!"

deciding not to pry further. He knew

window, "Last night, what were you doing by the window?" Sherilyn was startled, realizing he had indeed come by last night,

could explain, Gilbert

window glass and

were putting up decorations.

added, "The holidays are coming

"So,

he meant and looked at Jenna, replying, "Nothing special, just

abroad, they would at

innocent question came

"Jenna." Sherilyn frowned, shaking