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."

inside and settled in Sherilyn's

Naomi had just bought,

"Thanks."

her takeout. "Looks like you've been busy.

"So, you and Jenna's

slowly raising her head. "How did you

"Your brother told me."

"He painted quite the picture of

"Hmm..."

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

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

was taken aback

then shook her

others haven't. I trust that your decision is

by her friend's

Sherilyn felt calmer. Sh

set

thought for

said, "He's

QUMS

now,

most important thing

with a knowing smile,

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

fifteen, she'd fallen for him. Her first and deepest

a time when those feelings

the past year,

The feelings had reignited.

"Then it's all good."