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

shoulder, Gilbert looked

on here?” Caroline approached, confirming

a mistake.

them. How were they together in such an intimate

immediately tried to

Feeling Sherilyn

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make

leaning on her before Caroline. Wasn’t he worried

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

casual smile. “We were just grabbing a bite.

the dining

curiosity deepened. Were they in a place in their relationship where

forced a smile. “The director and producer are here. Want to

stay out of your crew’s business.”

Caroline’s smile faded

he dismissed Caroline. “You