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.

A familiar voice called from behind as they moved from the

looked more like he was embracing her than being

going on here?” Caroline approached, confirming what

a mistake.

her eyes was unmistakable, flitting between them. How were they

Caroline’s gaze, Sherilyn immediately tried to distance herself

Feeling Sherilyn

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fidgeting! You’ll make me

drunk, leaning on her

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

a casual smile. “We

Caroline gestured toward the dining room. “Crew

they in a place in their relationship where they could

“The director and producer are

stay

then.” Caroline’s smile faded

nod from Gilbert, he dismissed Caroline. “You