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!”

to death,

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

still worried. “Are you okay now? No

“I’m fine now.”

glass and scrunching her

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didn’t like

pulling away, Gilbert’s expression stiffened slightly, but he

furious he was on the balcony when he heard her say

his chair. He looked down, continuing to

Sherilyn panicked. “I don’t want it anymore. Don’t make

gaze, staring deep into

it carried an undeniable force. “I’ve always given without others refusing or saying no to me.

she had no choice but to accept whether she

heart. Yes, he was that kind

she asked, “Then what exactly do you want me

was good that she was getting to the

toward Sherilyn. “I’ve made myself clear. Come back to me and cancel the

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

Gilbert was stunned, stumped by her question.