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!”

choke to death, Sherilyn let him

again after gulping down a few big sips of water. Sherilyn

still worried. “Are you okay now?

nodded, “I’m fine

and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece

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didn’t like him

seeing her pulling away, Gilbert’s expression stiffened slightly,

the balcony when he heard her say

to his chair. He looked down, continuing to slice the toast.

want it anymore. Don’t

was silent, then lifted his gaze, staring deep into her

always given without others refusing or saying

no choice but to accept whether she

through Sherilyn’s heart. Yes, he was that

do you want me to

good that she was getting

up straighter, leaning toward Sherilyn. “I’ve made myself clear. Come

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

was stunned, stumped by her question.