Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 879

\"Anyone here?\"\nGilbert's tone was flat, his face devoid of any discernible emotion.\n\"Right here!\"\nThe head nurse promptly summoned two individuals to stand before Gilbert. \"Apologize to Mr. Harrison at once.\"\n\"Mr. Harrison, we're very sorry...\"\nGilbert barely acknowledged them, his gaze flitting over their name tags.\n\"Cindy.\"\n\"Helen.\"\nHe repeated their names silently to himself, then turned and left without another word.\n\"What just happened?\"\nThe two exchanged confused glances and looked back at the head nurse.\n\"Did Mr. Harrison accept our apology or not?\"\nThe head nurse was equally bewildered. How could she possibly know?\n...\nJenna awoke from her nap and was now playing with building blocks under the careful watch of her caregiver.\nOutside, Rebecca White and Sherilyn were engaged in a conversation.\nRebecca had already caught wind of the scandal that had taken social media by storm.\nEven someone like her, who rarely paid attention to celebrity gossip, had heard about it, highlighting the significant impact of public opinion.\n\"Any news from Gilbert?\"\nSherilyn shook her head, her brow furrowed with concern.\nThough the scandalous headlines had been removed, the effects of public scrutiny persisted.\nIn fact, the discussions had only intensified since the removal, particularly about Sherilyn's upcoming series.\nThe official studio account was inundated with negative comments.\n\"Shouldn't artists with such scandals be blacklisted?\"\n\"No surprise she scored a lead role in Mr. Marshall's show right off the bat. Selling oneself is a form of currency, isn't it?\"\n\"Boycott! I won't watch any show with THAT actress! It's destined to flop!\"\nHowever, some voices rose in her defense.\n\"Don't judge without knowing the full story.\"\n\"Why doesn't she just clear things up? Who's the middle-aged man with the beer belly? Her father or some other relative? Who visits the Neon Nights Bar with an elder?\"\n\"Everyone in Sunhaven knows the Neon Nights Bar is infamous for mistresses.\"\n\"Sherilyn? Who is she?\"\n\"A D-list actress, previously announced by Mr. Harrison when he was still Mr. Johnson.\"\n\"Oh my goodness! Does Mr. Harrison know her true nature?\"\n\"Rumor has it they've parted ways. Mr. Harrison must've found out and dumped her!\"\n\"People need to find better things to do!\" Rebecca White fumed, \"Too much idle time on their hands!\"\nSherilyn let out a self-mocking laugh. \"But they're not entirely wrong...\"\nInitially, she had indeed aimed to become Ernest's mistress, and she had almost succeeded.\nGilbert walked into the room, nodded at Rebecca White, and took a seat across from Sherilyn.\nSherilyn held her breath, her eyes fixed on him.\n\"Mr. Johnson, Sherilyn, I'll leave you two to talk,\" Rebecca White said, standing up to give them privacy. \"I'll go get Mr. Johnson a glass of water...\"\n\"Thank you.\"\nGilbert nodded in gratitude.\n\"You're welcome.\"\nOnce Rebecca White had stepped out, Gilbert looked at Sherilyn. \"I've managed to suppress the trending topics, and we've identified the person responsible.\"\n\"You found him?\"\nSherilyn was surprised, not expecting such swift progress.\nHer hands clenched into fists, her back straightened. \"Who is it?\"\nGilbert mentioned a name. \"Do you recognize him? He was a bouncer at the Neon Nights Bar while you were there.\"\n\"I don't know him,\" Sherilyn replied, shaking her head in confusion. She hadn't been familiar with all the staff at the Neon Nights Bar during her time there.\n\"Why would he want to frame me?\"\n\"That's still a mystery.\"\nGilbert shook his head. \"He's already fled Sunhaven, and we can't reach him by phone.\"\n\"Hmph.\" Gilbert scoffed. \"He may run for now, but he can't hide forever.\"