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.

shouting. "Calm down! Open your eyes and look!" With the car shaking, Sherilyn froze, slowly opening her eyes. After assuring that

murmuring,

could get out of the

jaw, nodding slightly and

her lips, looking down as she left the car,

snort. "What was that all about?

as if he had intentions of

He followed her.

the living room, Gilbert

stopped but didn't tum

"You thought I was

her

What makes you think anything's changed? Acting all defensive" Sherlyn abruptly turned, facing him. "I know

than a dog? Did he ever say

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

expression was impassive as she nodded, "Are we done here? Can I

words didn't provoke a reaction from her

was perplexed, waving her off.

turned to leave,