Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

She was at a loss for words, unsure of what to say,

Who could have imagined that after undergoing surgery and during the recovery period, Gilbert’s feelings would undergo such a drastic

transformation?

Although Gilbert hadn’t received any promises or assurances from Sylvia, he felt somewhat relieved. After all, he was her blood grandson. It didn’t make sense for Sylvia to side with Edgar, a complete outsider!

But that wasn’t enough to ease his worries. What troubled him more at the moment was Sherilyn’s attitude.

Gilbert thought, ‘Sherilyn has rejected me. Is Edgar that much better than me?‘ That was something he would never admit.

If Sherilyn didn’t want to, he was convinced he could change her mind!

In the evening, as soon as Sherilyn arrived at Neon Nights Bar, she was summoned to the office by Colin.

“Colin.” Sherilyn still had her backpack over her shoulder, “What’s up? I need to get to rehearsal. Today, we’re working on a new dance number…”

“Sherilyn.” Colin waved his hands, his expression troubled.

“About tonight… you won’t be performing.”

Sherilyn was shocked. “Why? Did I do something wrong?”

That didn’t seem right. Since Sherilyn had started at Neon Nights Bar, she had followed all of Colin’s instructions, and he had never shown any

dissatisfaction.

“Ah…” Colin sighed deeply, shaking his head. “No, no, you’ve been doing great.” Thanks to Sherilyn, Neon Nights Bar had seen a significant increase in Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

business, which was plain for anyone to see.

“So, why then?” Sherilyn was puzzled but had a bad feeling about what was

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coming next.

“It’s Mr. Gilbert.” Sure enough, Colin uttered those words.

It was Gilbert!

“He…” Sherilyn’s heart sank. “Why would he do this?”

“Well…” Colin gave a helpless chuckle. “Mr. Gilbert doesn’t explain his reasons

to us, does he? He just ordered that starting today, you’re not allowed to

dance anymore.”

Sherilyn’s shoulders slumped, her complexion turning pale.

“Sherilyn.” Colin looked puzzled, “He didn’t tell you about this?”

“No.” Sherilyn shook her head slowly.

Why would he tell her about something that would cut off her livelihood?

“How could that be?” Colin muttered, “That doesn’t seem right. Mr. Gilbert dotes on you so much.”

He laughed nervously. He was afraid of Gilbert. Losing Sherilyn as a dancer was a miserable loss for Neon Nights Bar, but Gilbert was someone he couldn’t afford to offend.

“Sherilyn, don’t overthink it. Mr. Gilbert must care about you and doesn’t want you to work so hard. It’s for the best. What kind of person is Mr. Gilbert? He’s got far more enough money to support you. From now on, you’ll be living in luxury…”

Sherilyn couldn’t listen to a word he was saying! All she knew was that she couldn’t lose her job! Not now, at least!

She needed the monthly medical expenses for Jenna, although Joyce would lend her the surgery money, and she didn’t need to worry too much right then. She needed the money, and losing even a day’s work was like cutting into her flesh!

Sherilyn asked, “Colin, can’t I continue to dance? I don’t need anyone to

support me…”

“Well…” Colin hesitated, shaking his head. “I’m afraid that’s impossible.”

Once Mr. Gilbert had spoken, who in Sunhaven would dare to defy him? It seemed there was no other way out.

Sherilyn didn’t want to trouble Colin further. She understood that to undo this situation. She had to talk to the person who caused it. “Then I won’t bother you anymore. Thanks, Colin,”

Colin smiled helplessly. “Hmm, take care.”

After leaving Neon Nights Bar, Sherilyn pulled out her phone, found Gilbert’s number, and pressed the call button,