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.

her arm through Nanson's as they waited for the valet to bring the car around. "Look out for Sherilyn when you can, okay? She's got it tough, raising her daughter on her own. I don't want to see her

"Don't worry."

nodded, his brow furrowing slightly. "So... her engagement to Mr.

that been the talk of the town lately? Everyone in their social circle knew- the Harrison family's new heir was supposed

as it

he's got way too much baggage. Anyway, I'm with Sherilyn-she should

none of that's the point.

"You're

his briefcase, headed to his study,

Sherilyn had handed

him

in the safe, then went to his

brushed against something in his suit pocket-a half-empty

dimming for

beat of silence, he

in a drawer,

the

fist, and tossed it

At Starfall Drive.

pulled into the driveway and

inside," Candida said. "I'll take the

had stopped calling

"Alright. Thanks."

and closed

Sherilyn turned to

thinking-she suddenly spun around and ran back to the front