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 will.

morning sunrise came early this

clinic. Work on her

the one Galen had bought for her

and headed

canopy of a London plane tree, a sleek Bentley sat quietly hidden in

Sherilyn's car drove away, his eyes following

"Mr. Gilbert?"

assistant, turn and ask in a

nodded, finally tearing his gaze away. "Yeah. Let's

he'd gotten a message from

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

in the end, all he saw was her car

moved slowly down the

This morning, she was

at the

"Good morning, Dr. Wilson."

"You..."

on her condition, Dr. Wilson shook his head in exasperation,

from me again, or ignore my instructions about your medication, you might as well find another

the smile fading from her face as she grew serious.