Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 124

Even though he made a fuss, Gilbert still moved closer and scooped Sherilyn up in his

“Lean on me, don’t want you falling!” he reminded her.

Sherlyn stayed silent, just leaning into him.

A pleased smirk played on Gilbert’s lips. Ah… she was being quite cooperative now.

After he got her settled in the car and buckled up, Sherilyn opened her mouth, her voice raspy, L.

“What? You wanna say something?”

Gilbert’s eyes narrowed with suspicion. “Don’t tell me you think I’m overstepping, that you didn’t need my help!*

“No.” Sherilyn paused, shaking her head. That wasn’t what she was thinking at all.

Sure, she had been annoyed with him before, but that was a different story. Tonight, he had saved her, helped her.

With her eyes cast down, she whispered softly, her voice barely above a whisper, “Thank you, thank you for everything.”

Suddenly, a spark lit up in Gilbert’s eyes, his heart skipping a beat.

“I see you still have some conscience left. Alright, the doc said you shouldn’t be talking, so keep it quiet. I get your sentiment,” he said, before walking around to the driver’s side and taking her home.

of days, courtesy of Colin from the Neon Nights

Bar

next day, Gilbert stopped by the Southern District Sanatorium to check on Sylvia.

here? Just

ever concerned about Sherilyn’s boyfriend situation, immediately started inquiring. “Did you find out?

and irritation. “Let’s

over‘

was surprised. “How come? Sherilyn said

scoffed disdainfully. “The guy’s old enough

kids…”

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“That won’t dol”

With her qualifications, why settle for that? She’s a

Sylvia on the same page, Gilbert couldn’t be more pleased.

my thoughts. I don’t approve

Does Sherilyn listen to you? Maybe I

getting better. Leave this to me, it’s already taken care of. They’ve broken up.”

“Is that so?”

a sigh of relief. “That’s good… If Sherilyn listens

Gilbert remained noncommittal.

Not completely lost?