Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 166

But Sylvia was only willing to help Gilbert this once, fearing the consequences of her actions might become too tangled and unclear later on. So, she insisted he listen for himself.

Good or bad, he had to accept it.

Sylvia looked at Gilbert. “Did you catch all that?”

“Yeah.” Gilbert’s handsome face remained expressionless.

“Gosh.” Sylvia sighed deeply, “Glad you heard it. Let’s drop this matter, okay?”

“Grandma.” Hanging by his sides, Gilbert’s hands suddenly clenched, and a determination flashed across his eyes, “I can’t let it go.”

“What?” Sylvia exclaimed, staring at Gilbert in disbelief. “What are you planning to do? We had an agreement! Plus, you heard Sherilyn. She’s not interested! Forcing someone into affection won’t end well. You should know

that.”

Back then, he had unwillingly married Sherilyn. And how did that turn out? Were they happy?

Mentioning the past darkened Gilbert’s expression further, a coldness emanating from him.

“Gilbert.” Sylvia tried to reason with him, shaking her head, “Please listen to me. It won’t end well. Don’t push her!”

Seeing Sylvia so anxious, Gilbert couldn’t help but smile. “Grandma, why the

rush? I won’t hurt her.”

could he bring himself to hurt

“Sherilyn’s a good girl.

curved into a slight smile, nodding.

was ready, and Gilbert arrived, but Sylvia did not.

had no choice but to pass Gilbert’s portion to

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first.

sipping his coffee. “Grandma said she felt unwell and went upstairs. We can have Cara bring

her mind

was just the aftermath of

broach the topic as they sat opposite each

she could speak, Gilbert extended his

blinked, a bit

you see? Don’t you love eating it this way?

Gilbert holding a baguette dipped in creamy mushroom soup.

back when she was with the Johnson family. Sherilyn was momentarily stunned and couldn’t believe he

open up.” Seeing Sherilyn hesitate, Gilbert frowned, urging her, “My

feed her like that, waving him off. “No need. I can

Gilbert’s expression darkened, his voice firm, “Open your mouth

the noise, shaking it and thinking, ‘Mr. Gilbert is a grown man now

what girl would

Sherilyn reluctantly opened her