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.

behind as they moved from the private booth to

looked more like he

approached, confirming what she

a mistake.

flitting between them. How were they together in such an

Caroline’s gaze, Sherilyn immediately tried

Feeling Sherilyn

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fidgeting! You’ll make me

was stunned. Gilbert was drunk, leaning on her

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

pleased, giving Caroline a casual smile. “We were just grabbing a

gestured toward the dining room. “Crew

they in a place in

“The director and producer are

“I’ll stay out of your crew’s

then.” Caroline’s smile faded

a nod from Gilbert, he dismissed Caroline. “You go