Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 56

Gilbert realized his mistake when the words left his mouth, his gaze darting

uncomfortably. But he wasn't used to backing down before Sherilyn. What was said was- said, like water spilled on the ground. Gilbert stubbornly asked, "So, are you going to eat?"

Was he getting impatient? Sherilyn was impressed but didn't want to cause trouble. So, she nodded, "Yeah, of course, I'll eat." Gilbert's lips curved slightly, his tone softening a bit. "What flavor do you want?"

Sherilyn answered, "Anything, I'm not picky."

Not getting what she wanted, everything else felt the same, just something Gilbert imposed on her.

"Fine." Gilbert raised an eyebrow. "I'll go get it. Hold on."

Sherilyn nodded and found a place to sit down.

After a while, Gilbert came over with a plate, this time not bothering to pack it up, bringing the plate over. "Eat it now."

"Sure." Sherilyn didn't hold back, casually asking, "What's the flavor?"

Gilbert said, "You said anything was fine, so I didn't ask. I let them choose randomly."

Fair enough.

up one with her fork, stuffing it into her

"Just a bit hot.

biting into

Sherilyn, "You like

struggled to swallow what was in

Gilbert for nearly ten years, and they

it turned out, Gilbert didn't pay any attention to the likes and dislikes of someone he didn't care about.

it was hard to swallow, Sherilyn endured

10

she put

stop?" Gilbert looked at

a napkin, cleaning her mouth. "I'm

eyes narrowed, his

Sherilyn nodded, "I've received your gift, thank you. I appreciate it."

irritation crossed Gilbert's eyes. Was that her definition

don't owe me anything now." Saying so, Sherilyn picked up her

surgery is over, and we should get the divorce papers

Infuriated by her attitude, Gilbert glared at the uneaten pastries on the table. "That busy,