Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1135

Sherilyn stepped out of the car, holding onto Gilbert's arm.

Francis stood at the door to greet them. "You're here."

"Uncle!"

Jenna looked up with a mixture of politeness and eagerness. "Where's Cousin James?"

Francis smiled down at his little niece and gestured inside. "He's in his room." "Can I go find him?"

"Of course." Francis nodded with a chuckle. "Do you remember where his room is, Jenna?"

"I do!"

Jenna nodded earnestly. "Uncle, I'm going in!"

"Alright."

With permission granted, Jenna dashed past the adults, her little legs carrying her quickly inside.

"Jenna, slow down!"

Sherilyn shook her head with a hint of exasperation and turned to Francis. "I'll go get them."

"Thanks for that."

"Don't mention it."

Sherilyn followed Jenna inside, but the little girl was already halfway up the stairs. "Oh, that girl..."

She decided not to rush and slowed her pace, only to meet Caroline at the

caretaker having just carried her down and

her gaze steady,

"Sherilyn."

one to let

called

paused, and then turned to look

locked eyes, neither speaking at

her, a faint smile playing

she spoke. "I didn't think you'd actually come. Let

Gilbert's

her gaze, offering no

suggested the question wasn't meant

"No answer?"

eyebrow. "That's fine. I can see

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over!

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her, Sherilyn

Caroline gave her a dismissive look and instructed

wheelchair, pushing her

"Caroline."

voice cut through the

her tone steady and

Francis specifically told me not to listen to a word you say... yes, not a

she turned abruptly and

"?!"