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!”

not wanting to choke to

down a few big sips of water.

worried. “Are you okay now? No

“I’m

sighed in relief, putting down the water glass and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece of toast, could

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She didn’t like him touching

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

was on the balcony when he heard her say she didn’t

down, returning to his chair. He looked down, continuing to slice

“I don’t want it anymore. Don’t make it for

then lifted his gaze, staring deep into her

was casual, yet it carried an undeniable force. “I’ve always given without others

choice but

Sherilyn’s heart. Yes,

“Then what exactly do you want me

was getting to the

myself clear. Come back

to see through his thoughts. “What I mean is, why do you want to do this?”

Gilbert was stunned, stumped by her question.