Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1217

Chapter 1217

Afterwards, Sherilyn drove Rebecca White back to the office.

The treatment was over, but Rebecca still had to work.

"We're here."

The car pulled up to the curb. Sherilyn walked Rebecca to the company entrance, noticing that her eyes were still red and swollen.

She offered a gentle word. "Focus on work, all right? And don't dwell on it anymore... It wasn't your fault."

Rebecca forced a small, brave smile. "I'll head in now."

"Okay."

The next day.

9 p.m.

Sherilyn had just tucked Jenna into bed. She returned to her room, getting ready to turn in for the night.

Gilbert wasn't home yet. Lately, he'd been leaving early for the hospital and coming back late in the evening. She'd gotten used to it and never asked questions.

Just then, her phone rang. It was Rebecca.

"Sherilyn, are you free? Want to grab a drink with me?"

"Sure."

She agreed without a second thought. She could use a drink herself—drowning her worries sounded just about perfect tonight.

They met at a bar on Riverbank Street. By the time Sherilyn arrived, Rebecca had already ordered for them.

"Sit down."

leaving till we're

"Deal."

two women clinked glasses and started drinking, Candida quietly sent

Ms. Gomez

a photo and their location for good

Gilbert replied almost immediately.

I'll pick her

early and was already slurring her words

"You know..."

chest, chin resting on the rim, swaying a little. "If Caroline hadn't gone into the

a bit. She couldn't hold liquor as well

to feel all out

gone into the wrong room that night...

eyes met. They both laughed and cried at the same time, sharing that bittersweet understanding only old

She fumbled

"Hello?"

on the other end. "Is

it's me. Who is this? What's

Ironforge General Hospital. Are

sobered up instantly. "What

his wrists. He's in the

her chair, nearly knocking it over. "I understand! I'm coming

hung up, face

"Sherilyn!"

didn't even have to ask-Rebecca grabbed her hand, tears streaming down her face. "It's Eddy-he tried to kill

Oh god.

vanished

instant, She grabbed's ret

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