Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 95

"Yes!"

Colin didn't dare ask any more questions. He immediately stood up and called out to everyone, "Out! Everybody out, now!"

In no time, the whole area cleared out, leaving just the two of them.

Gilbert's brow furrowed deeply as he gazed intently at the girl before him. He raised his hand slightly, intending to remove her mask. After a moment's thought, he asked, "The mask, are you going to take it off, or shall I?"

Sherilyn hung her head, arms crossed, not saying a word.

Taking a deep breath, Gilbert patiently ventured, articulating each syllable of her name, "Sherilyn?"

Finally, Sherilyn reacted. She slowly lifted her head, her eyes wide and teary as they met his.

Their eyes locked, and Gilbert held his breath, swallowing hard before reaching out to her face.

"Don't worry, I won't touch you."

Sherilyn closed her eyes as Gilbert's fingers hooked onto the mask, gently pulling it away to reveal the face hidden beneath..

It was Sherilyn.

eyes, gripping the

time he spotted her on

a dancer! And

"You..."

his feet, Gilbert was initially shocked, then

what are you doing

just smirked, totally

moment she knew he was a patron here, she had anticipated this confrontation. She pushed herself up, dusting off her clothes. She retorted, "Mr. Johnson, a regular here, wouldn't know where he

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and still you

the problem?" Sherilyn blinked innocently. "You can come,

"Ridiculous!"

a customer! And you? What are you doing here?

Decency?

bleeding. Such notions had long been stripped from her! One must first survive before they can afford

"Say something!"

she was guilt-stricken, Gilbert's words turned even harsher, "You said you wanted to stand on your own, is this how? By selling your looks? Parading yourself in front of a