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Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?
Filled with jealousy, Sherilyn Gomez pushed her husband Gilbert Johnson’s beloved, who was pregnant at the time, down the stairs, resulting tragically in the loss of the baby.
The city buzzed with whispers about Sherilyn’s tyrannical and wicked nature. In retaliation for his lost love, Gilbert abandoned Sherilyn abroad, cutting off all contact and leaving her to survive on her own. Four years later, Sherilyn returned home. She and Gilbert shared a brief, reconciling smile and agreed to part ways as strangers from then on. When they met again, Sherilyn had become the top attraction in the dance halls, luring countless men who spent fortunes just for a chance to see her, yet they never succeeded. Gilbert grew restless. He confronted her and suggested, “Life’s hard, why not come back to me?” Sherilyn just smiled and coolly responded, “Mr. Johnson, looking for a date? Please take a number and wait in line. Thank you for your cooperation.”
Chapter 22 “What’s going on? Gilbert’s brow furrowed, initation barely concealed. “Battery’s dead?” He pocketed his phone. Forget it. It’s none of my concem!” He wondered. “She’s a grown woman Can’t she find her way back if I’m not there to pick her up? It was getting late, and after a whole evening of hassle, … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 22” »
Chapter 21 “It’s my fault,” Caroline said, a small smile playing on her lips. “I just didn’t want you to worry. That’s att “But this makes me worry even more.” He hesitated before asking. “Can you walk?” “Not a chance,” her assistant interjected before Caroline could reply. “She tried taking a couple of steps and … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 21” »
Chapter 20 “Don’t touch me!” The moment their skin touched, Sherilyn jerked away from Gilbert as if she’d got an electric shock. Gilbert paused, staring at his rejected arm, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes. “Sherilyn, did you just push me away?” “L.Sherilyn avoided his gaze, stuttering. “I can walk, just… Ill follow you, … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 20” »
Chapter 19 He remembered how she used to eat like a bird. He wasn’t sure why he had come over. Guilt, perhaps? It was not like he was fond of Sherlyn, but faimess was falmess. After all, it was a welcome party thrown for her. Yet, she hadn’t shown her face. “Ahem.” Gilbert cleared his … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 19” »
Chapter 18 Suddenly, Sherlyn paused, reflecting on the words about an incident four yearn past. Yes, in Gilbert’s heart, she was an unforgivable sinner! With a small smile, Sherilyn subtly pulled her arm away, silently meeting their expectations. “It’s all my fault, Sylvie,” she said, feigning regret. Sylvia frowned and sighed, “How could you be … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 18” »
Chapter 17 Adding to her spotlight, she was the fiancée of Francis Johnson, the eldest grandson of the Johnson family, making her quite the center of attention in Sunhaven. If she were to miss tonight’s dinner, God knows what stories the media would concoct by the next day. Caroline chuckled casually, “It’s fine. We didn’t … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 17” »
Chapter 16 “Where did she dash off to?” Gilbert’s frown was a mix of impatience and barely concealed imitation Sylvia had just finished her physical therapy session, and the family gathering was about to start. He had only stepped away to handle a quick matter, and upon turning around, Sherilyn was nowhere to be seen. … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 16” »
Chapter 15 Walking through the living room to the backyard, they could feel the weight of numerous gazes on them. Whispers floated through the oir, barely audible over the murmur of the gathering. “Hey, who’s that with Mr. Gilbert?” “Is that Caroline?” “She doesn’t look like Caroline Camline’s not that tall” “Since when are high … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 15” »
Chapter 14 Sherilyn was practically racing against time to return to Golden Oak Manor. Gilbert was nowhere to be seen. She thought it was perfect seizing the moment to use the restroom. However, upon pushing the door open, there stood Gilbert in a state of undress, his torso bare “Sherilyn!” Gilbert’s voice was a low … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 14” »
Chapter 13 Sherilyn was about to head to her next destination when her phone buzzed. Sherilyn quickly swiped to answer, “Sylvia?” “Sherilyn, where are you?” asked Sylvia Sherilyn glanced around at the bustling crowd and traffic, “Oh, just out and about Sunhaven has changed a lot “Yes, it has.” At the other end, Sylvia chuckled. … Read More “Whispers Turn CHAPTER 13” »