Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

As the meeting wrapped up, the conference room slowly emptied.

"Mr. Johnson."

"Mr. Johnson."

"Mhm."

Gilbert stood by the door, greeting each person with a polite smile.

Sherilyn slung her bag over her shoulder and made her way out. Catching a glimpse of him surrounded by a crowd, she quickly diverted her gaze and sped up her pace. "Sherilyn!"

Gilbert hurriedly excused himself from the group and caught up to her, leaning in with a grin. "Heading off without me? Didn't you see me?"

Feeling a bit defeated, Sherilyn admitted, "I did. That's exactly why I walked faster."

"Ouch, that's harsh."

Gilbert looked at her, his laughter low and slow. "Come on, my car's just outside. Can't leave it there too long or it might get towed."

Half-dragging her, they headed to his car, bound for Sunset Ridge Community.

leaned back in her seat, silent as she watched the scenery

by now, right?" Gilbert glanced outside. "Weather's not looking great

Sherilyn hummed, still

Gilbert switched topics. "Sophia's cooking is

turned sharply, frowning. "Don't tell me you're planning

paused, then with a cheeky tone, replied, "Why, worried you won't have enough

at a loss for words. The man's confidence was

got plans today. Maybe some other

Sherilyn just stared...

faded to a

Sunset Ridge

Flying out now?

trip abroad this close to the holidays might mean not making it back to Sunhaven

carefully, "I

to Switzerland. Caroline's

some trouble. Her house

burglarized."

to be in some sort of predicament, with the Johnson brothers constantly rushing

saved the Johnson brothers' lives,

Sherilyn's calm demeanor, Gilbert grew increasingly