Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 777

Never in a million years did she expect him to say that.

In that moment, Sherilyn felt as though a long, thin needle pierced her heart, filling it with an aching sorrow that quickly spread throughout her entire being. Backlit by the light, Sherilyn pursed her lips, offering him a faint, detached smile.

"I'm not into you. Don't wait around for me," she said, then abruptly turned away, her smile vanishing instantly.

Gilbert stood frozen, mocking himself in disbelief. Sherilyn... couldn't she even give him a glimmer of hope?

His phone buzzed with a message from Charles, containing information about Galen. It detailed Galen's background: his father was a university professor, and his mother ran a chain of grocery stores. Galen had just returned from studying abroad and was preparing to take over his mother's business.

And he was two years younger than Sherilyn? Did he really lose to a young guy who ran grocery stores? Was he really that inadequate in Sherilyn's eyes?

...

Back at her apartment.

"Mommy!"

As soon as she entered, Jenna rushed into Sherilyn's arms.

Jenna missed you so

missed you too,

her big eyes blinking, "Mommy, are you not

shaking her head, "No, sweetie.

Mommy," Jenna said,

a beat. Did she really appear

"Mommy."

and mumbled,

taken aback, her mouth opening

why you're sad,

young, but they're not oblivious. Gilbert hadn't visited in days, and despite

patted her mother's shoulder, "Forget

up instantly

to explain Gilbert's absence to Jenna. But

Sherilyn sniffled, nodding, "I have Jenna. I'm

sent the details to your phone. Get ready and be there on time, okay? Look for me or Mr. Marshall when you arrive." "Got it, thanks,

Sherilyn received a call from

was at a villa