Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 160

“Enough.” But Gilbert cut her off before Sherilyn could even get a word in.

He had to. Whatever Sherilyn was about to say, he could guess it with his eyes closed. “You’re about to refuse me, aren’t you?”

Sherilyn froze. Indeed, she couldn’t dare. After one refusal, Sherilyn lost her job at the Neon Nights Bar. What would she have left after another? Silence was her only recourse.

To Gilbert, that was annoying, but it was better than a refusal. At least she knew fear.

Glancing at his watch, a faint smile on Gilbert’s lips. “Check the time. I’m starving.”

He stood up, his gaze lingering on Sherilyn. “Sherilyn, join me for dinner.”

Sherilyn looked up, puzzled. The conversation had suddenly shifted to dinner.

The man raised an eyebrow. “Not coming? Want to irritate me further?”

“No!” Sherilyn quickly shook her head, biting her lip, stammering, “If I join you for dinner, can I go back to dancing at Neon Nights Bar?”

“Tsk.” Gilbert clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction. “Asking for conditions just to share a meal, Sherilyn, you always been this tough to deal with?”

If she was so tough to deal with, why did he even want

ulterior motives!

for her response, Gilbert turned and led the way.

Sherilyn hurried after

Gilbert asked Sherilyn, “What

said, “Anything’s fine.”

his irritation barely concealed. Was she being so

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at a

Gilbert, Ms. Sherilyn hasn’t been back in Sunhaven in years. She’s probably not

accepted this explanation, nodding. “Fine, I’ll

“I’m in the mood for

Sherilyn nodded repeatedly. What choice

arrived at Cozyroom. Gilbert reserved a private booth and ordered the

like these?” he asked Sherilyn as he picked out dishes.

Sherilyn nodded again. “Anything’s

the waiter. “And

drink, too? Sherilyn braced herself, silently praying that

each other. Gilbert enjoyed his steak and wine with apparent relish and grace. On the other hand, Sherilyn felt like she was chewing wax, worried she

looked up at her, noticing her untouched steak.