Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

At dusk, around 5 PM, Sherilyn finished her acting gig.

As she was taking off her makeup, Rebecca White arrived; they had planned to meet.

Rebecca wanted to go shopping and asked Sherilyn for some advice on what to buy. They left the studio and headed straight for TeeMall.

On the way, Sherilyn asked, "Who's it for?"

"My mom."

Sherilyn was taken aback; this was the first time she'd heard Rebecca mention her mother.

Seeing her surprise, Rebecca smiled, "My mom lives abroad... Her birthday is coming up, and I want to send her a gift."

"Oh."

Sherilyn nodded, hesitating before asking, "Auntie, has she not visited Sunhaven over the years?"

"No." Rebecca shook her head with a sad smile. "When Eddy Jones and I moved to Sunhaven, she didn't approve... To her, coming back to Sunhaven meant returning to my father's side. She thought I betrayed her." Their relationship had grown cold.

And with Rebecca's life becoming a mess, they communicated even less.

But for her mother's birthday, Rebecca always sent a gift.

"Let's not talk about this."

Rebecca smiled, "Help me pick something out, will you?"

"Sure."

Since the gift was for her mother, they went straight to the women's luxury department upon entering TeeMall.

After some browsing, they both liked a pearl necklace.

Sherilyn said, "It's pretty suitable for Auntie's age."

"It is nice." Rebecca checked the price and winced, "Just a bit pricey."

Sherilyn immediately offered, "Do you need me to lend..."

"No need." Rebecca cut her off with a smile. "It's for my mom; why would I borrow from you?"

She waved her phone, "I can pay in installments."

Sherilyn frowned, "Should we look for something cheaper?"

"No, let's go with this one."

Rebecca smiled, "If I send

something too cheap, my mom might think I'm not doing well in Sunhaven... I came here against her wishes; I don't want to worry cher anymore."

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To the salesperson, "Please wrap this necklace for me."

"Of course. Right this way for payment."

"Okay..."

Sherilyn didn't follow, instead browsing the counter, her gaze landing on a bracelet.

The sales lady, keen-eyed, immediately approached, "This bracelet is beautiful, would you like to try it on?"

"No, that's okay..." Sherilyn waved her off, not intending to buy.

"Just try it on, no obligation to buy."

The sales lady was persistent but pleasant, handing Sherilyn the bracelet, "Here, let me help you try it on."

It was hard to refuse.

"Thank you." Sherilyn extended her hand.

The bracelet looked even more

elegant on her slender, pale wrist as the sales lady complimented, "t looks even more exquisite omyou."

But Sherilyn still shook her head, "Thank you, but no..."

That was her polite refusal.

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"No problem." The sales lady smiled, taking back the bracelet. "Take your time looking..."

After Rebecca finished paying, they left the store together.

Rebecca was off to Johnson

Mansion to tutor James, and

Sherilyn had to return to Blue Haven

to spend time with Jenna. They didn't make dinner plans and went their separate ways.

Back at Blue Haven, it was still early.

Sherilyn had dinner with Jenna, a rare treat, staying until she fell asleep.

Leaving her daughter's room, she heard noises downstairs.

Gilbert was home.

The housekeeper was speaking to him, "Mr. Nine, what happened to you? Oh my! Mr. Nine!" "Quiet!"