Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1163

As soon as those words left Joyce's mouth, Galen's face darkened by several shades.

He already had a pretty deep complexion, so it wasn't easy to tell. But Sherilyn- being his big sister-caught it immediately.

"Hey, let's not "

Sherilyn quickly snatched the menu from him and flashed Joyce a smile. "Come on, he's not a kid-he's only two years younger than us! He's a grown man now. And a real gentleman always lets the ladies go first, right? So, why don't you pick?"

"Uh, are you sure that's okay?" Joyce raised an eyebrow, a little skeptical.

"Absolutely," Galen said, finally relaxing a bit, and nodded at her with a small smile. "Go ahead-order what you want."

"Well, if you say so..."

Joyce, never one to overthink, just shrugged it off.

"I'm starting, then..."

Sherilyn sat back, quietly watching the two of them, feeling the mood shift in a way she couldn't quite put her finger on.

a big Caesar salad, the works. The three of them laughed and

Then Joyce's phone rang.

a sec, I gotta

took a deep breath, and slid her finger across to

her mother's voice was muffled, but whatever she

okay? It's tonight, right? Don't worry, I won't forget. Yeah,

her

shot Galen a look and then

"Mom set me up

blind date?" Sherilyn glanced over at her

knot. "Yeah!

to stay in Crestwood, focus on my career, be all independent and successful. But now? I barely step off the plane, haven't been back a week, and she's already lining up guys

she finished, Galen's face had gone

anymore," Joyce groaned, waving her hand dismissively. “The more I think about

a little awkward, the

finished eating, Sherilyn and Galen walked Joyce back to the hospital where she was working, then headed toward the

stumbled forward. Sherilyn's reflexes were quick. She grabbed his arm and steadied him.

you?" Sherilyn narrowed her eyes at him. "You've been out of it all