Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 123

Suddenly, Gilbert glared at Ms. Smith, his narrow, deep eyes radiating a deadly chill

“You dare lay a finger on her? So you can’t keep your disgraceful dad in line, and you go after a helpless girl instead?”

Ms. Smith was taken aback, glaring back at Gilbert with fury. “Who the hell are you? One of her patrons? Ha! Such a filthy woman, you men must be born with a taste for trash,

Gilbert sneered as he pulled Sherilyn close, his grip tightening until his knuckles whitened. “If you weren’t a woman, do you think you’d still be standing here in one piece? Still able to spew your garbage at me?”

Ms. Smith was startled. Though his tone was calm, the towering rage in his voice was unmistakable.

“Get lost!”

The next second, Gilbert’s demeanor changed from gentle to disgusted, growling lowly. “Move it, or I can’t promise I won’t get physical!”

Ms. Smith swallowed hard. “You… Fine, you’ll see!” She didn’t dare to confront him and scrambled away, a mess,

“Sherilyn?” Gilbert looked down at the person in his arms, her complexion still pale. “How are you feeling?”

“Ah…”

throat felt like

his forehead, as he swiftly scooped her into his arms. “Don’t be scared, we’re heading to the hospital now, you’ll

him, Sherilyn felt somewhat dazed. Was she confused? Could she really see concern… and affection in Gilbert’s eyes? No, she must be mistaken.

hospital, Sherilyn underwent a thorough examination.

examining the scans, frowned deeply. “Her vocal cords and cartilage are

a

was clearly annoyed. “Just tell me how serious it is,

grave, The doctor said, “You’ll need medication, both

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you shouldn’t, and

that severe?

daughter, to think she’d go this

go

“Alright.”

the prescription, looking down at Sherilyn. “I’ll be right back with your