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."

earlier embarrassment forgotten. "I will. I'm trying,

sunrise came

on her new show would start soon, and she couldn't afford to put off her treatment any

Galen had

pulled out of the driveway and headed toward the

beneath the thick canopy of a London plane tree, a sleek Bentley

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

"Mr. Gilbert?"

assistant, turn and

finally tearing his gaze away. "Yeah.

night, he'd gotten a message from Candida. She'd told him Sherilyn

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

all he saw was her car pulling

down the road, heading for the

appointment. This morning, she was going in for a

arrived at the

"Good morning, Dr. Wilson."

"You..."

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

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

said, the smile fading from her face as