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!”

choice and not wanting to choke to death, Sherilyn

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

Gilbert was still worried. “Are

nodded, “I’m fine

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

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away. She didn’t like him touching

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

was nothing compared to how furious he was on the balcony when

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

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

then lifted his gaze, staring deep into her eyes.

His tone was casual, yet it carried an undeniable force. “I’ve always given without others refusing or saying

no choice but to accept whether

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

do you

she was getting to the heart of the matter.

toward Sherilyn. “I’ve made myself clear.

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

was stunned, stumped by