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.

put in their orders, the food came out-burgers, fries, a big Caesar salad, the works. The three of them laughed and joked

Then Joyce's phone rang.

a sec, I

deep breath, and slid her finger across to answer. "Hey,

end, her mother's voice was muffled, but whatever she was saying,

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

ended the call and dropped her

shot Galen a look and then

sighed, scrunching her nose. "Mom set

glanced over at her brother,

forehead knot.

all independent and successful. But now? I barely step off the

she finished, Galen's face had

Joyce groaned, waving her

was a little awkward, the easy mood from before

back to the hospital

Sherilyn's reflexes were quick.

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