Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 858

Gilbert felt as though she was as unreachable as a distant star in the night sky. Squinting his eyes, he sensed an emptiness, a barren void in his chest. He had never truly possessed her, yet it seemed as if he had lost her a million times over... In the hospital room, Rebecca White had just arrived, carrying two large bags.

"Sherilyn!"

Standing at the nurse's station, ready to have a nurse unlock the door, Rebecca called out, "These are from Sophia. You're back? Is the surgery over?"

It must have gone well to be finished so early, right?

"Yeah."

Sherilyn nodded, her lips curling into a pleased smile. "The surgery was a success!"

"Oh, that's wonderful!"

Upon hearing the news, Rebecca's bags dropped to the floor as she jumped up to hug Sherilyn. "I'm so relieved!"

Tears of genuine joy filled her eyes, truly happy for her friend.

"Sherilyn, you've finally overcome your trials!"

"Mm..." Sherilyn paused, then smiled, "Yes, I have."

"That's great..."

returning to the room just

sent over a

a grin. "We'll save some for Jenna when she

good," Rebecca agreed with a laugh. "Jenna's the 'newbie'; she deserves the freshest,

they chatted and laughed as they headed into the

"I've been so caught up with Jenna's situation,

recalled something, "Actually, I recently applied for a designer position

"Really?"

was indeed

"Congratulations."

a sure thing yet," Rebecca said, shaking her head with a smile. "I've sent in my resume and portfolio, but there's still an interview. Nothing's set in

Sherilyn sighed, "That's wonderful."

something else, "How's your divorce going?

"It's been straightforward..."

as Rebecca elaborated, "I've drafted the divorce agreement and sent

explained, "The

property, disputes, and since we don't have children, there's no custody battle. He just needs to sign it,

"Mm."

...

stay in case any issues arose requiring family contact. Malvina hadn't stayed the night, perhaps feeling that