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!”

no choice and not wanting to choke to death, Sherilyn let

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

Gilbert was still worried. “Are you okay

Sherilyn nodded, “I’m fine

water glass and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on

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away. She didn’t like him touching her, not one bit.

away, Gilbert’s expression stiffened slightly, but he didn’t get

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

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

want it anymore. Don’t make

silent, then lifted his gaze, staring deep into her eyes.

force. “I’ve always given without

words, she had no choice but to accept

heart. Yes, he was that

do

getting to the heart of

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

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

stunned, stumped