Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Hey, you're back early today, perfect timing." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Sylvia pointed at him, "Don't bother changing, and don't put down your keys. You need to give Sherilyn a ride home."

Glancing at Sherilyn's figure, Gilbert nodded, "Alright, I'll go get the car started."

"Go ahead."

As Gilbert turned to leave, he bumped into Caroline at the door.

"Oh?"

Caroline smiled, "Home early today?"

Eyeing him, she teased, "In and out, just like that?"

"Yeah." Gilbert nodded, "I'm giving Sherilyn a ride home..."

Before he could finish, Caroline's smile froze on her face, her expression darkening as she could see through the patio doors into the living room.

Sherilyn had just come out of the bathroom.

"Sylvia, Fran, I'm heading out. I'll come visit you guys another day."

"Hold on, Gilbert's getting the car."

"Sylvia..." Sherilyn hesitated but resigned herself to the situation. "Okay, if he's offering."

"Sheri...Sherilyn."

"Huh?" Sherilyn's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Francis. "Fran, are you calling me?"

"Yeah." Francis nodded, a warm smile lighting up his eyes.

"That's amazing!"

Sherilyn covered her mouth in excitement, "Sylvia, did you hear that? Big bro's pronunciation was so clear!"

"Yes, indeed." Sylvia was equally surprised, "Strange, he's been silent for days, but your name comes out crystal clear!"

"Really?" Sherilyn's eyes gleamed with joy, "I'm truly honored!"

"Sherilyn." Francis called out again, "Sherilyn..."

"What's up?"

Sherilyn teased him, "You can't just casually call my name, big brother."

She held out her hand, "Got any sweets for me?"

"Here, here..."

Unexpectedly, Francis nodded, actually pulling out two pieces of toffee from his pocket and handing them to her.

"Wow!"

Sherilyn beamed, holding up the candies, "Toffee! Fran, you remembered I love toffee?"

"Yeah." Francis nodded, smiling softly.

"So sweet!" Sherilyn immediately unwrapped one and popped it into her mouth. "Mmm, delicious...thanks, Fran."

Francis just watched her, a smile on his face.

Outside, Caroline watched in silence, feeling a chill despite not knowing what was said!

Gilbert absentmindedly looked away, clutching the car keys, "You should head inside. I've got to get the car from the garage..."

"Wait!" Caroline suddenly grabbed his arm.

Gilbert looked at her, puzzled, "What's up?"

"Um..." Caroline stuttered, her heart racing.

Ever since she found out Sherilyn was the one Francis had feelings for, her heart hadn't stopped pounding!

What to do?

Sherilyn was taken in by Sylvia, and there was no way she could cut ties with the Johnson family! Today, she's here for Sylvia's check-up, but what about tomorrow? For what reason would she visit the Johnson family next?

If Sherilyn keeps coming and going from the Johnson household, how could Francis ever stop thinking about her?

Today he's feeding her sweets, smiling at her. What about next time?

And when he's fully recovered?

"What's wrong?"

When Caroline didn't respond, Gilbert grew concerned, noting her pale complexion.

"Caroline, are you feeling okay?"

"I..." Caroline bit her lip, making up her mind. "Gilbert, can you promise me something?"

"What is it?"

"It's just..." Caroline licked her dry lips, "Could you make up with Sherilyn?"