Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1195

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Sherilyn blinked, caught a little off guard. “Why do you ask? Are you…?”

She started to continue but stopped herself, hesitating. She wasn’t sure if Rebecca White already knew everything.

On the other end of the line, Rebecca let out a wry chuckle. “I know, Sher. Caroline’s back in town.”

Of course.

Sherilyn gripped her phone tightly, pausing before she spoke. “And you’re still checking in on me? I should be the one asking—how are you holding up?”

For a moment, the two women, separated by a phone call, shared the same bitter taste of resignation and heartache.

“Honestly?” Rebecca’s laugh was hollow. “I’m not doing great.”

She paused. “But that’s all it is for me—just not great. It’s different for you…”

Back in those years in Sunhaven, it was no secret that Caroline’s drama with the Johnson brothers was the talk of the town.

Sure, Rebecca and Caroline were rivals—at most.

But for Sherilyn, it was so much messier.

It wasn’t just about love triangles. Because of Caroline, Sherilyn had gone through hell. Caroline wasn’t just an ex’s flame—she was practically an enemy.

Rebecca’s voice softened. “Sher, I’m honestly more worried about you.”

Sherilyn listened, lost in thought.

From Rebecca’s words, it was clear she knew Caroline was back. Her brother hadn’t kept it from her.

Which made sense. Compared to Gilbert, her brother had spent more obvious time with Caroline—hard to hide that.

Might as well be upfront about it.

But…