Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1243

Sherilyn blinked rapidly, pushing back the tears that threatened to spill over, and quickly changed the subject. "So, why are you here today? Did you forget?"

"Oh, right."

Galen remembered his original purpose and got back to business. "The house is all set now-everything checks out. In a bit, I'll call the housekeeper and staff over so I can fill them in on the utilities, security codes, that sort of thing... Also, I brought your car over."

"Perfect."

Once they'd finished up with all the practical matters, Sherilyn turned to her brother with a warm smile. "Thanks for all your help." Then her tone shifted, a little teasing. "So, how are things with you and Joyce?"

Galen froze, and a flush crept quickly up his cheeks.

"Well..." He hesitated, fidgeting. "It's... going okay, I guess?"

"What does 'okay' mean?" Sherilyn was incredulous. "Come on, spill. Is there a chance for something more?"

Galen gave a sheepish little smile. "Sis, I don't think she dislikes me. I've asked her out a few times, and she's never turned me down."

That was something, at least.

Sherilyn's lips curved up in a genuine smile. That was definitely a good sign.

She patted his shoulder, encouraging him. "Keep at it."

his earlier embarrassment forgotten. "I

a bright summer morning sunrise came

on her new show would

was driving-her own car, the one Galen had bought for her not

driveway and headed toward the

thick canopy of a London plane tree, a

as Sherilyn's car drove away, his eyes following until it disappeared from

"Mr. Gilbert?"

after the car was gone did Charles, his assistant, turn and ask in a low voice, "Shall we

tearing his gaze away. "Yeah.

night, he'd gotten a message from Candida.

at Dr. Wilson's clinic today, and he hadn't been able to resist

the end, all he saw

car moved slowly down the road, heading for

had made an appointment. This morning, she was

arrived at

"Good morning, Dr. Wilson."

"You..."

Wilson

or ignore my instructions about your medication, you might

Sherilyn said, the smile fading from her face as she grew serious. "It won't happen