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

handed Joyce a coffee Naomi had

"Thanks."

it without hesitation, watching Sherilyn dig into her takeout. "Looks like

a moment, she asked, "So, you and Jenna's dad, patched

mid-bite, slowly raising her head. "How did you

"Your brother told me."

quite the picture

"Hmm..."

nodded, and hesitantly asked, "Do you think I'm being

not understand, Joyce knew all too well the hardships Sherilyn had endured in Crestwood.

was taken aback

then shook

much that others haven't. I trust that your decision is thoughtful and

her friend's

Sherilyn felt calmer. Sh

set

thought for

said,

QUMS

to me now, and Jenna

most important

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

flushed slightly, her lips parting. Finally, she

for him. Her first and deepest feelings

was a time when those feelings seemed

over the past year, after everything they'd been

The feelings had reignited.

"Then it's all good."