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 the private booth to the lobby. Turning around, they saw Caroline.

shoulder, Gilbert looked more like he was embracing her than being supported.

approached, confirming

a mistake.

surprise in her eyes was unmistakable, flitting between them. How were they together in such

immediately tried to distance

doing?” Feeling Sherilyn move, Gilbert frowned, displeased.

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fidgeting! You’ll make

was drunk, leaning on her before

him. It wasn’t her fault if he got into a fight with Caroline later.

Caroline a casual smile. “We were

toward the dining

place in their

a smile. “The director and producer are

declining. “I’ll stay out of

then.” Caroline’s smile faded slightly. “Well…”

he dismissed Caroline. “You