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,

face, her big eyes blinking, "Mommy,

her head, "No, sweetie. Why do

Jenna said, tilting her head

beat. Did she really appear that

"Mommy."

mother's shoulder and mumbled, "Is Uncle

mouth opening

that why you're sad,

hadn't visited in days, and despite Mommy saying he was busy, Jenna sensed

her mother's shoulder, "Forget about the bad

welled up

to Jenna. But her daughter, more considerate than she had

nodding, "I have Jenna.

I've sent the details to your phone. Get ready and be there on time, okay? Look

Sherilyn received a call from

gathering was at