Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 30

When their lips met, he couldn't believe how soft they felt!

In less than a second, Sherilyn freaked out in his gaze.

Struggling to free herself, she exclaimed, "Let me go! What are you doing? Let me go! Ah..."

"Sherilyn, what's the matter with you?" Gilbert was visibly annoyed. "Do you seriously think I wanted to hug you? I was trying to help. And for the record, I didn't want to kiss you. I just lost my balancel" Sherilyn shouted. "Get away from me!"

"Stop yelling. I'm letting gol" As Gilbert released her, he suddenly noticed the abrasions on Sherilyn's arms, which seemed to be bleeding.

Instinctively, Gilbert grabbed her arm. "Did you get these just now? You're hurt, aren't you? Why didn't you say anything back at the police. station?"

Their skin touched again.

Suddenly, she seemed to lose control, covering her head and screaming at the top of her lungs. "I told you to let go! Get out! Don't touch

Gilbert was stunned, his pupils dilating in shock.

He quickly withdrew his hand, stepping back. T've let go! Calmed down! You ungrateful woman!"

"Ah... But Sherlyn, with her eyes closed, kept shaking her head, seemingly oblivious to his words.

and slammed it against the car, shouting. "Calm down! Open your eyes and look!" With the car shaking, Sherilyn froze, slowly opening her

tightly, murmuring,

could get out

nodding slightly and stepping

her lips, looking down as she left the car, and started to jog

snort. "What was that all about? What did she think I

acted as if he had intentions of "bullying

He followed her.

Once in the living room, Gilbert caught up

stopped but didn't tum around,

disdain, "You thought

her

"You're quite something. Four years ago, you weren't my type. What makes you think anything's changed? Acting all defensive" Sherlyn abruptly turned, facing him. "I know where I stand. In your eyes, I'm less desirable than the Johnson

than a dog?

said, "Good to know! At least a dog knows its place. Having you

she nodded, "Are we done

words didn't provoke a reaction from her

was perplexed, waving

leave, a thought struck