Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 161

“Gilbert!” Sherilyn stumbled, nearly losing her balance as Gilbert pulled her into his arms. “What’s wrong with you?”

The question was redundant. That close, Sherilyn could smell the scent of whiskey on Gilbert’s breath distinctly. “Are you drunk?”

Gilbert smiled. “Ah, not drunk.”

A drunk person never admitted they were drunk even if they could barely stand straight.

That bottle of red wine at dinner? All him. Sherilyn hadn’t touched a drop. If he wasn’t drunk, who was?

Sherilyn attempted to stabilize him by holding onto his arm. “Can you walk?”

“Hmm.” Gilbert nodded, leaning heavily against her without moving. “With your help, yeah.”

Sherilyn sighed. She couldn’t just push him away. He’d probably fall to the ground.

“Okay, I’ll help you, but take it slow.”

“Okay.” Gilbert looked down at her, his gaze lingering on her curling eyelashes, like two delicate fans fluttering against his heart, tickling it.

from behind as they moved from the private booth to the lobby. Turning around, they saw Caroline.

one arm draped over Sherilyn’s shoulder, Gilbert looked more like he was embracing her than being supported.

going on here?” Caroline approached, confirming what she saw

a mistake.

was unmistakable, flitting between them. How were

gaze, Sherilyn immediately tried

Feeling Sherilyn move, Gilbert

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You’ll make

drunk, leaning on her before Caroline. Wasn’t he worried

fault if he got into a fight with Caroline later. Sherilyn turned her

Caroline a casual smile. “We

the dining room. “Crew

in

producer are

chuckled, declining. “I’ll stay out of your

smile faded slightly.

Gilbert, he dismissed Caroline. “You go