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 death,

few big sips of water. Sherilyn

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

nodded, “I’m

glass and scrunching her

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frowned and looked away. She didn’t like him touching

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

the

He looked down, continuing

want it anymore. Don’t make it for me!”

lifted his gaze,

undeniable force. “I’ve always given without others refusing

but to accept whether she wanted

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

what exactly do

good that she was getting

made myself clear.

not…” Sherilyn shook her head, looking into his eyes, trying to see through his thoughts. “What I mean is, why do you want to do this?”

Gilbert was stunned, stumped by her question.