Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1137

"Are you still half asleep?" Sherilyn chuckled, shaking her head at the phone.

"Hey there, Dr. Cooper," she greeted.

Recognizing Sherilyn's voice, Joyce snapped out of her daze. "Oh, Sherilyn! Sorry, occupational hazard."

"No worries," Sherilyn laughed. "Are you free today? I was thinking we could go shopping, grab a bite, and introduce you to Rebecca White."

Since Sherilyn had returned, both had been swamped with work, leaving little time for catching up.

"Sounds great," Joyce agreed. "Send me the address. You guys head over, I'll get ready and join you soon."

"Perfect," Sherilyn replied before hanging up.

A housekeeper approached Sherilyn, cradling a stack of brochures. "Ms. Gomez, should I take these to the sunroom?"

Sherilyn glanced at the brochures, frowning slightly. "Why are there so many? Didn't we just get a batch yesterday?"

"Yes," the housekeeper nodded with a smile. "Mr. Nine insisted on having plenty of choices so you can find the one that suits you best."

"Alright, just put them over there."

"Will do," the housekeeper said, heading off.

munching on a bagel, looked up curiously. "What's with all

bit exasperated.

remembered when Gilbert

didn't seem all that

Rebecca offered gently. "Try to

feelings were clear to

back for at

knows?" Rebecca continued. "The important thing is you

right? Living your life

faint smile on her lips. "Are you trying to cheer me up

guard. "I'm talking about you, don't drag me

"Rebecca," Sherilyn said seriously,

fading. "The same goes for you. Caroline's gone, and when your brother returns, focus on

pressed her lips together,

shared a knowing smile, a bond of

clearly overwhelmed. "It's not our first time getting married... But he doesn't agree, and neither does

I say. It should

help me look at the designs

course, I'd love

Meanwhile, back with Joyce...

The next time she woke, it was to her phone

"Hello?"