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.

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

backpack tightly, murmuring, "Step back a bit

she could get out of the

clenched his jaw, nodding slightly

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

"What was that all about? What

acted as if he had intentions

He followed her.

Once in the living room, Gilbert caught up

but didn't

of disdain, "You thought

her head

something. Four years ago, you weren't my type. What makes you think anything's changed? Acting all defensive" Sherlyn

Less desirable than a dog? Did he ever

smirk, he coldly said, "Good to know! At least a dog knows its place. Having you around is just

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

a reaction from

perplexed, waving her off. "Sure,

leave, a thought struck