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

forced a smile, "Just a bit hot. It burned my mouth

further, taking one and biting into it, "Well... cinnamon pastry.

Sherilyn, "You

what was in

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

he didn't care about. It

it was hard to swallow, Sherilyn endured the discomfort

10

put down her

stop?" Gilbert looked at

napkin, cleaning her mouth. "I'm

you kidding?" Gilbert's eyes narrowed, his tone cold, "That's all you're

gift, thank

crossed Gilbert's eyes.

me anything now." Saying so, Sherilyn picked up

are you free? Sylvia's surgery is over, and we should get the divorce

busy!" Infuriated by her attitude, Gilbert glared at the uneaten pastries on the