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 death,

a few big sips of water. Sherilyn looked up, pushing the

more?” Gilbert was still worried. “Are you okay now? No more

nodded, “I’m fine

and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece of toast,

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She didn’t like him touching her, not one

away, Gilbert’s expression stiffened slightly, but

was nothing compared to how furious he was on the balcony when he heard her say she didn’t love him anymore.

to his chair. He looked

that, Sherilyn panicked. “I don’t want it

silent, then lifted his gaze,

“I’ve always given without others refusing

choice but to accept whether

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

exactly do you want me

she was getting

made myself clear. Come

her head, looking into his eyes, trying to see through

stumped by her question.