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

Sherilyn, it was so much

love triangles. Because

Caroline wasn't just an ex's flame-she was practically

I'm honestly more worried about you."

knew Caroline was back. Her

Compared to Gilbert, her brother had

well be upfront about

But...

way Gilbert looked so conflicted whenever he'd mentioned Rebecca and her brother. There was definitely more to the

know about

had were guesses. The

"Sher?"

little worried. "Are you still

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

a smile, forcing some

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

I won't be shy

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

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