Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1099

"Ms. Gomez!"

Two burly bodyguards, standing like sentinels, moved to block her path.

"She's a friend!"

Sherilyn brushed past them, gathering her costume's hem, and rushed over to Joyce.

"Joy!"

She spread her arms wide and enveloped her in a warm embrace.

Joyce grinned widely, her face lighting up with a cheerful smile. "You're this happy to see me?"

"Of course."

Sherilyn released her, still smiling. "I honestly thought you'd stay in Crestwood, and then who knows when we'd see each other again."

"But here I am," Joyce said, wrapping an arm around Sherilyn's shoulder.

"What brings you here?"

"Oh, you know, just had some free time."

"Have you eaten?"

"Look at the time! Yeah, I grabbed something nearby. Just found a local diner."

"Was it good?"

"Not bad." Joyce chuckled. "Honestly, after so many years, any Sunhaven food tastes divine to me."

Sherilyn nodded, "Next time, I'll take you to Blue Plate Diner. Their food is authentic."

"Sounds great."

chatted as they walked inside and settled in Sherilyn's

handed Joyce a coffee Naomi had just bought, "Here, your favorite, iced

"Thanks."

hesitation, watching Sherilyn dig into her takeout. "Looks like you've been busy.

she asked, "So, you and Jenna's

paused mid-bite, slowly raising her head.

"Your brother told me."

the picture of your

"Hmm..."

nodded, and hesitantly asked,

too well

was taken aback

shook

through so much that others haven't. I trust that

her friend's

Sherilyn felt calmer. Sh

set

thought for

said, "He's been

QUMS

now,

most important

with a knowing smile, "You still like him, don't

parting. Finally, she nodded. "Yeah." She couldn't deny

for him. Her

a time when

the past year, after everything

The feelings had reignited.

"Then it's all good."