Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 195

"What choice do I have?" Gilbert's tone was a mix of helplessness and indulgence, "She loves to dance. If I stop her from dancing, she'll be upset. If she wants to dance, why not find the best place?"

It made sense.

Sylvia couldn't help but admire, "You have thought this through."

She looked sideways at Gilbert. "So, you're serious about Sherilyn, huh?"

"Grandma," Gilbert looked surprised. "What, you thought I was just fooling around?"

"Oh." Sylvia sighed and nodded, "Fine then, as long as you don't hurt Sherilyn, I won't meddle in how you pursue her. It's all up to you now."

"Thanks, Grandma," Gilbert smiled. "I'm planning to wait for Sherilyn to return to go with her to..."

His eyes grew darker as he went on , "Find a time when Caroline isn’t around."

The tension between the two women was no secret.

"You're right to think that way." Sylvia lowered her voice, advising him. "No matter what happens with you and Sherilyn, you’ve got to respect Caroline. She's had tough years."

Sylvia sighed, "That lost child is Caroline's Achilles' heel."

They could forgive Sherilyn's past mistakes, but it wouldn't be easy for Caroline, the wronged party. Though Caroline claimed to have moved on, Gilbert could sense that she still resented Sherilyn deep down.

"Grandma, I understand." Gilbert's voice was heavy, "Don't worry. I'll handle it. Now, Grandma, you should finish your soup before it gets cold."

Sylvia agreed, "Eh, alright."

Outside, Caroline held her breath, tiptoeing away. Her face was pale, her mind in turmoil.