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

one arm draped over Sherilyn’s shoulder, Gilbert looked more

approached, confirming what she saw

a mistake.

between them. How were they

immediately tried to distance herself

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

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fidgeting! You’ll make

stunned. Gilbert was drunk, leaning on her

fight with Caroline later. Sherilyn turned her head away, deciding to

giving Caroline a casual smile. “We were just grabbing a bite. How about

toward the dining room. “Crew

deepened. Were they in a place in their relationship where

forced a smile. “The director and producer are here. Want to say hi?”

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

smile faded

a nod from Gilbert, he dismissed