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."

as they walked inside and

Joyce a coffee Naomi had just

"Thanks."

dig into her takeout. "Looks like you've been

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

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

"Your brother told me."

painted quite the picture of

"Hmm..."

and hesitantly asked, "Do you

understand, Joyce knew all too well the hardships Sherilyn had endured in Crestwood.

was taken aback for

shook her

been through so much that others haven't. I trust that your decision is thoughtful

her

Sherilyn felt calmer. Sh

set

thought for

moment and said, "He's been

QUMS

now, and

most important

a knowing smile,

lips parting. Finally, she

him. Her first and deepest feelings were for

when those feelings

year, after everything

The feelings had reignited.

"Then it's all good."