Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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“Save it!” Gilbert had enough of her excuses “Today Not a day, not an hour, not a minute laner Do you think share all the time in the world like you do?”

After that, he hung up.

Sherilyn held the phone, a wry smile playing on her lips How could she make him belen at the day of clinging to him were long gone? Fine, let it be today, then. It might be a bit tough, though

She rubbed her belly gently. The pain seemed worse

Her grandmother was resting in peace at Maple Grove Cemetery

The weather wasn’t too good, with the sun playing hide and seele among large dous

The cemetery was up on a hill. Grappling with abdominal pain, Sherilyn slowly made her way up, carrying the bouge she’d bought Finally, she arrived. Tired and in pain, sweat dripped from her forehead, temples, and back. The wedi

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Standing before her grandmother’s tombstone, Sherilyn knelt, placing the bouquet gently

Looking at the photo of her grandmother on the tombstone, the managed a tearful smile

“Grandma, Im here to see you”

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. Tm sorry Grandes it’s been four years. Im just not making enough The flight back home was too expensive”

Life had gotten somewhat better after meeting Joyce. But it was still a struggle. Returning to Surraven seemed impossible fr for the Johnson family sending her money, she wouldn’t have been able to return

“Grandma Sherilyn sniffled, “I’m not leaving this time. I stay in Sunhaven, my hometown. I have the right to stay Grandma vist you more often from now on.” NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

Tears mixed with laughter, she reached into her purse. “Right, you haven’t seen Jenna yet. I’ve got everything preped

While saying that, she pulled out a photograph. “Look, Grandma, isn’t she adorable?

Sherilyn mumbled, “You can’t see her, can you? Don’t worry. Ill show Jenna your picture so she will know what her great grandmater looked like.”

In front of the tombstone was a place used for placing offerings. Sherilyn put the bouquet down there

Afterward, she took a cloth and carefully wiped the tombstone, whispering 7m somy Grandma. I couldn’t afford to buy you a fancy house or car, and the bouquet is cheap from the farmer’s market. Please wait a bit longer Once I start eaming more, get you something nice.”

With the tombstone cleaned, Sherilyn knelt again, praying silently. Please, Grandma, bless me to make more money And, keep Jenna healthy and safe.”

Her eyes closed, her lashes trembling, her voice choked with emotion. “Things will get bemer, Grandma fm strong Dont wory? When she opened her eyes, she stopped crying, but her eyes were still red

“Goodbye, for now, Grandma. Ill come see you again.” Sherlyn stood up, gave her grandmothers photo one last look, and reluctantly turned to leave.

As she was walking down, she bumped into a group heading up.

Sherilyn froze momentarily, then quickly grabbed a face mask from her bag and put it on. The group came closer, passing by her ahera short while. Sherilyn’s heart raced uncontrollably. It was them! Huh!

She turned around abruptly, watching their backs with a silent cold laugh, and wondered. They have the nerve to come and visiting grandma’s grave, huh? Do they think they can upset her in the afterlife? if Grandma knew she’d jump out and haunt them!

Sherilyn clenched her fists. She didn’t want a confrontation. They were a big group, and Sherlyn wat feeling well. She dec She’d return after they