Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1250

"I want to smell!"

Before her brother could react, Joyce had already leaned in, scrunching up her nose. "Wow, that's strong! You reek of smoke."

She quickly explained, "Sherilyn's sensitive to cigarette smoke. She really can't stand the smell."

That, by the way, was why she'd never allowed Gilbert to smoke in the house.

Nanson looked embarrassed, glancing apologetically at Sherilyn. "I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to... Are you okay? Do you need to see a doctor or anything?" "No, I'm fine."

Sherilyn smiled and shook her head; she'd already recovered.

"Don't listen to Joyce exaggerate. I am a bit sensitive, but it's not that bad-I'm alright now."

Seeing she'd stopped coughing, Nanson finally relaxed. "Sorry again. I'll be more careful from now on."

When they left the lounge, Nanson offered to give Sherilyn a ride.

"That's alright," she replied with a warm smile. "My friend's waiting for me in the car."

She meant Candida.

"Alright then," Nanson didn't insist. "Let Joyce know when you get home, okay?"

"Will do. Bye, Nanson. Bye, Joyce."

"Bye!" Joyce waved.

Sherilyn turned and headed across the street.

around. "Look out for Sherilyn when you can, okay?

"Don't worry."

her engagement

Everyone in their social circle knew- the Harrison family's new heir was supposed to reunite with

real as

even know what to say about him. He does care about Sherilyn, I don't doubt that, but he's got way too much baggage. Anyway, I'm with Sherilyn-she

breakups... none of that's the point.

listened quietly, nodding in agreement. "You're

briefcase, headed to

file Sherilyn had

him

the safe,

in his suit pocket-a half-empty pack

gaze dimming

a beat of silence, he

away in a drawer,

the

in his fist, and tossed it into the

At Starfall Drive.

driveway and

Candida said. "I'll take the car to

request, Candida had stopped calling

"Alright. Thanks."

nodded, got out, and closed the

drove off, and Sherilyn turned

ran back to the