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."

walked inside and settled in Sherilyn's dressing

had just bought, "Here, your favorite, iced

"Thanks."

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

you and Jenna's dad,

slowly raising her head. "How did you

"Your brother told me."

"He painted quite the picture of your proposal

"Hmm..."

nodded, and hesitantly asked, "Do you think

understand, Joyce knew all too well the hardships

was taken aback for

then shook

so much that others haven't. I trust that your decision

her

Sherilyn felt calmer. Sh

set

thought for

moment and said, "He's been

QUMS

now, and

important

smile, "You still

slightly, her lips parting. Finally,

him. Her first and

a time when those

the past year, after everything they'd been

The feelings had reignited.

"Then it's all good."