Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 340

She really didn't want to go to the party tonight.

Tonight was the launch party for the Johnson Group's new product line. Caroline and Francis would be there, too.

Francis was recovering well, now able to stand on his own, take a few steps, and even put together a few short sentences.

It wouldn’t be long before he was back at the Johnson Group, fully recovered. Tonight's celebration was also a way to signal this to everyone.

Sherilyn understood why Gilbert had asked her to come; it was to show Francis and Caroline that they were indeed together and 'stable' so they could rest easy. So, she couldn’t refuse. After all, if she was using him as a cover, she had to let him benefit somehow.

Checking the time, Sherilyn grabbed her purse and headed out early to Twilight Trail. David wasn’t far behind.

“Ms. Sherilyn,” David greeted with a smile as he opened the car door for her, “I’m a bit late, hop in.”

“Sure.”

David drove her to Westwood Avenue; the Johnson family always ordered their party attire from a boutique there.

Inside the shop, the sales associate was having a hard time explaining to Caroline, “Ms. Bennett, I'm sorry, but this dress is not for sale.”

“Not for sale?” Caroline was unfazed. “What’s the big deal? It's still hanging here, right? That means its owner hasn't come to take it away yet, so it could still change owners, right?”

“This is…”

“Look,” Caroline waved dismissively, “Let’s not waste time. Name your price? I’m willing to pay double to take it home.”

She couldn’t stop admiring the dress in front of her. “It’s gorgeous, exactly my taste.”