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 good

"Deal."

clinked glasses and started drinking, Candida

Gomez went

included a photo and their location for

Gilbert replied almost immediately.

her up when

already slurring her words by

"You know..."

bottle to her chest, chin resting on the rim, swaying a little. "If Caroline hadn't gone into the wrong room that night... do you think I'd be happy

head spinning a bit. She couldn't hold liquor as well as

enough to feel

night... I probably never would have

both laughed and cried at the same time, sharing that bittersweet

rang. She fumbled

"Hello?"

other end. "Is this

is this? What's

Are you a relative of

am!" Rebecca sobered

his wrists. He's in

up from her chair, nearly knocking it over.

face drained

"Sherilyn!"

have to ask-Rebecca grabbed her hand, tears streaming down her

Oh god.

buzz vanished

instant, She grabbed's ret

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