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."

owner wasn't pressing charges, they didn't press further. "Sorry for the inconvenience."

left, Gilbert went back

so Sherilyn

"Just let him go? No need to involve

since he had been attacked with a

police won't do any

actually do anything, and he wouldn't say anything to the police

made Sherilyn question, "Aren't

paused, then nodded, "Yeah, I'm worried. But worrying

at Jenna, who was enjoying her

"Jenna, is it good?"

"Super good!"

pry further. He knew what he was doing with

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

Gilbert noticed the decorative stickers

window glass

putting up decorations.

added, "The holidays are coming up,

"So,

wasn't quite sure what he meant and looked at Jenna, replying, "Nothing special, just

back from abroad, they would at least have some company. "Sir." Jenna tugged at Gilbert's

innocent question came

"Jenna." Sherilyn frowned, shaking