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

breathe easily again after gulping down a few big sips of water. Sherilyn looked up, pushing the water glass away.

“Are you okay

Sherilyn nodded, “I’m fine

water glass and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece of toast, could you be any

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didn’t like him

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

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

chair. He looked down, continuing to slice

Sherilyn panicked. “I don’t want it anymore. Don’t make it for me!”

silent, then lifted his gaze, staring deep

it carried an undeniable force. “I’ve always given without

choice but to accept whether she

heart. Yes, he was

she asked, “Then what exactly do you want me to

was getting to the heart of the

“I’ve made myself clear. Come back to me and

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

stunned, stumped by her