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.

options, Gilbert 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

hugged her backpack tightly, murmuring, "Step back

get out of

his jaw, nodding slightly and

pursed her lips, looking down as she

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

as if he had intentions

He followed her.

room, Gilbert caught

stopped but didn't tum around,

chuckled sarcastically, full of disdain, "You thought I was up to something, didn't

kept her head

His tone grew more mocking. "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.

stunned. Less desirable than a dog?

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

nodded, "Are we

didn't provoke a reaction from

perplexed, waving

to leave, a