Chapter 1195

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Sherilyn blinked, caught a little off guard. "Why do you ask? Are you...?"

She started to continue but stopped herself, hesitating. She wasn't sure if Rebecca White already knew everything.

On the other end of the line, Rebecca let out a wry chuckle. "I know, Sher. Caroline's back in town."

Of course.

Sherilyn gripped her phone tightly, pausing before she spoke. "And you're still checking in on me? I should be the one asking-how are you holding up?"

For a moment, the two women, separated by a phone call, shared the same bitter taste of resignation and heartache.

"Honestly?" Rebecca's laugh was hollow. “I'm not doing great.”

She paused. "But that's all it is for me—just not great. It's different for you..."

was no secret that Caroline's drama with

and Caroline were

it was

wasn't just about love triangles. Because of Caroline,

ex's

softened. "Sher, I'm honestly more worried about

was clear she knew Caroline was back. Her brother hadn't kept it from

had spent more obvious time with Caroline-hard

be upfront

But...

the way Gilbert looked so conflicted whenever he'd mentioned Rebecca

it was clear: Rebecca didn't know

had were guesses. The truth was still out

"Sher?"

"Are you still there? Can

I'm here," Sherilyn said, snapping back to reality.

forcing some lightness into her words. "I'll get through

But if you ever need to vent,

And I won't be

she called in the first place. "You texted me

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