Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 731

"Sherilyn, upset?" Sherilyn tilted her head slightly, her expression a mix of confusion and disbelief, as if the notion was utterly foreign to her. Seeing her dazed look, Karol was on the verge of panic. "Of course he's upset! Mr. Johnson is crazy about you!"

She stomped her foot in frustration, "You better think of something fast to explain this to Mr. Johnson!"

Sherilyn let out a barely audible scoff and nonchalantly nodded, "Yeah, got it."

"These damn tabloids!"

Karol was seething, "They can really spin a tale!"

Swiping open an article, "Look at this, calling someone your 'new flame'? How could they? Just for clicks, they're throwing their dignity to the wind!" Sherilyn was taken aback by her friend's fervor, "You really believe in me that much?"

"Of course!"

Karol didn't hesitate, "You've got a great guy like Mr. Johnson. How could any other guy catch your eye?"

Oh.

Sherilyn finally understood; it wasn't her that Karol believed in, but rather Gilbert.

Karol momentarily puzzled, sensing a hint of disdain and scorn in her friend's demeanor.

...

the hospital, Gilbert stepped out of the room, his face

"What's up?"

days he felt like he was burning the candle

understood but hesitated out of consideration

it's about

up his phone to display the trending news article, handing it over to Gilbert.

skimmed the headline, and his expression

it, Gilbert's

his eyes, trying

them again, he

"Yes."

wakes up and asks for me, tell her my brother needed me... If she gets too agitated, call the doctor, but make sure she's watched

hurried off to the

for the day,

burst in excitedly,

a wink, "Talk to Mr. Johnson,

other colleagues in the makeup room also showed tact, noticing Gilbert's approach

the spacious makeup room was left