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

coffee Naomi had just bought, "Here, your favorite, iced

"Thanks."

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

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

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

"Your brother told me."

quite the picture

"Hmm..."

hesitantly asked, "Do

all too well the hardships

taken aback

shook

others haven't. I

by her friend's

Sherilyn felt calmer. Sh

set

thought for

said, "He's been

QUMS

me now,

important

with a knowing smile, "You still like him,

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

for him. Her first and deepest

time when those feelings seemed

past year,

The feelings had reignited.

"Then it's all good."