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.

familiar voice called from behind as they moved from the private booth to the lobby. Turning

over Sherilyn’s shoulder, Gilbert looked more like he was embracing her than

on here?” Caroline approached, confirming what she saw

a mistake.

eyes was unmistakable, flitting between them. How were

tried to

you doing?” Feeling Sherilyn

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make

Gilbert was drunk, leaning on her

her fault if he got into a fight with Caroline later. Sherilyn turned her head away, deciding to stay out

“We were

gestured toward the dining

place in their relationship where they could dine together?

and producer are here. Want to

Gilbert chuckled, declining. “I’ll stay

okay then.” Caroline’s smile faded slightly.

nod from Gilbert, he dismissed Caroline. “You go