Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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..."

Sunhaven, it was no secret that Caroline's drama with the Johnson

and Caroline were

Sherilyn, it was so much

wasn't just about love triangles. Because of

just an ex's flame-she was practically an

I'm honestly more worried about you." Sherilyn listened,

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

Gilbert, her brother had spent more obvious time with Caroline-hard to hide

well be

But...

he'd mentioned Rebecca

didn't know about all that—at least, not

had were guesses. The truth

"Sher?"

in, a little worried. "Are

Sherilyn said, snapping back to reality. She picked up where

managed a smile, forcing some lightness into her words. "I'll get through it. Somehow. Don't worry

But if you ever need to vent, or just hang out, or really anything-just say the word. I'm

"I know. And I won't be shy about it,

the first place. "You texted me about the bridal shop? When