Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 167

“What?”

Sherilyn was so shocked that she choked on her toast, unable to swallow or

cough it up.

“Cough, cough, cough!”

“Sherilyn?” Gilbert was startled and immediately got up, moving to her side. “What’s wrong? Let me see!”

He cupped her face with his hands, about to pry her mouth open.

“Cough, cough, cough…” Sherilyn refused to open her mouth, shaking her head vigorously. Her mouth was full of toast crumbs. How could she let him see? More importantly, why should she let him see?

“Don’t be stubborn!” Gilbert was so anxious that his brows furrowed, wishing he could forcefully open her mouth.

“Mr. Gilbert.” Unable to watch any longer, Cara came over with a glass of water. “Ms. Sherilyn seems to have choked. Let her drink some water.”

Unable to speak, Sherilyn nodded vigorously.

“Give it here!” Gilbert took the water, but when Sherilyn reached for it, he wouldn’t let go.

He brought the glass to her lips. “Drink up!”

wanting to choke to

few big sips of water.

still worried. “Are

nodded, “I’m

good.” Gilbert sighed in relief, putting down the water glass and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece of toast, could you be any

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She didn’t like him touching

expression stiffened slightly, but he didn’t get

That was nothing compared to how furious he was on the balcony when he heard her say she didn’t

back down, returning to his chair. He looked

“I don’t want it

his gaze, staring deep into

His tone was casual, yet it carried an undeniable force. “I’ve always given

other words, she had no choice but to

spread through Sherilyn’s heart. Yes, he was that kind of

“Then what exactly do you want

was good that she was getting

myself clear. Come back to me and

eyes, trying to see through his thoughts. “What I mean is, why

was stunned, stumped