Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1104

Insiders were whispering among themselves. "Did you see that red diamond ring on her finger? Yep, she's engaged to Mr. Nine."

"Really?"

Some folks hadn't caught the news yet. "Who's the lucky girl from?"

"She's the adopted daughter of the Johnson family."

"Oh, isn't that the family that took in Mr. Nine too?"

"Exactly. They've known each other since they were kids, childhood sweethearts."

"Isn't that sweet?"

"And that little girl Mr. Nine's holding?"

"That's his daughter."

"I heard Mr. Nine and Sherilyn have had quite the rollercoaster. They got married, split up, and now they're back together again."

"Do tell more!"

"

Caroline hovered on the fringes of the gathering, listening in on the gossip. She tightened her grip on the wine glass she was holding, eyes fixed on Sherilyn, who was all smiles across the room. She tipped her head back and drained her drink

in one go.

it was time to call it a night. Naturally, Naylor accompanied her, and they made an early

evening had been met. The rest was left up to their

they left,

that the

lower back. "Why don't you head home? I'll

agreed without

her feet since morning in that evening

"I'm off then..."

the South Building received an unexpected

by her caregiver, entered

the servants recognized her and were aware of the rumors linking her to Mr. Nine. "Ms.

en

might have lost her way. "Ms. Bennett, are

out? I can

replied with a smile, shaking her head. "I know my way

brings

"Sherilyn and I go way back. We grew up

still in the main house. She hasn't returned yet. Didn't you

discuss with her. It was too crowded over there, so I thought I'd

towards a side room and instructing her caregiver, "It's quieter over there.

the servant didn't dare to stop her. "As soon as Ms.

"Thanks a lot."

room was indeed

her caregiver, "Why don't you go take a stroll outside? Sherilyn and I have some things to talk about. I'll call