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.

raised his hand and slammed it against the car, shouting. "Calm down! Open your eyes and look!" With the car shaking, Sherilyn froze, slowly opening her eyes. After assuring that Gilbert did step back, she gradually calmed

backpack tightly, murmuring, "Step back a bit

way, she could get

nodding slightly

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

that all about? What did

as if he

He followed her.

room, Gilbert

but didn't tum around,

of disdain, "You thought I

her head down,

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 family's dog. You don't have to keep going. I get

stunned. Less desirable than a dog? Did he

to know! At least a dog knows its place. Having you around is just

impassive as she nodded, "Are

reaction

perplexed, waving her

as Sherilyn turned to leave,