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.

her fork, stuffing it into her mouth, then suddenly frowned. "What's wrong?" Gilbert

bit hot. It burned my mouth a

and biting into

Sherilyn, "You like

what was in

not like it, but she also despised it. She had known Gilbert for nearly ten years, and they had been eating

to the likes and dislikes of someone he

though it was hard to swallow, Sherilyn endured the discomfort and ate

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put down

at her,

grabbed a napkin, cleaning her mouth.

eyes narrowed, his tone

your gift, thank you.

crossed Gilbert's eyes. Was

me anything now." Saying so, Sherilyn picked up

Sylvia's surgery is over, and we should get the

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