Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

When seeing Sherilyn on the couch, Gilbert's charming green eyes narrowed in displeasure. "Why didn't you answer the door?"

'Because I didn't have the strength.' Sherilyn thought to herself silently.

But she didn't explain but only shook her head. She knew that any explanation was just an excuse in his eyes.

When someone dislikes you, even your breathing seems to bother them.

Sherilyn felt uncomfortable and asked directly, "What brings you here?"

He didn't even want to see her, did he?

"Hmph, you think I actually wanted to be here?" Gilbert's disdain for her was palpable as he gave her a cold look. "Grandma sent me to ensure you got on your flight!" Oh, so that was it.

Sherilyn's heart sank. What was she still hoping for?

"Where's your luggage? Upstairs?" Gilbert was growing impatient. To him, every extra moment in this place, every additional glance at Sherilyn, was a torment!

Sherilyn nodded, then shook her head. "It's upstairs, but I haven't finished packing..."

to continue packing when she got home the night before. But she felt unwell

all day to do nothing, and you can't even

within him. She couldn't possibly be

forward. "What are

Sherilyn nodded

broke out in a cold sweat. Something was off. She felt her forehead. It was burning hot! Even the air she exhaled felt like fire! She had a fever.

was to go to her room and get some cold medicine. As she was about

keep the baby was still uncertain, but as long

Her stomach churned

rushed into the bathroom, and clung to the toilet as she vomited profusely. When she finally stopped, she felt utterly

and splashed water on her

slightly

coming up

he saw she hadn't finished packing. "Sherilyn, where are you? Come

and stepped out of the bathroom. With

Gone was the usual affection in her voice. Sherilyn called him by his full name. "Can I, can I