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!”

wanting to choke to death,

could finally breathe easily again after gulping down a few big

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

“I’m

Gilbert sighed in relief, putting down the water glass and scrunching her nose playfully.

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

away, Gilbert’s expression stiffened slightly, but

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

returning to his chair. He

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

lifted his gaze, staring deep into her eyes.

undeniable force. “I’ve always given without

other words, she had no choice but to accept whether she wanted

Yes, he was that

what exactly do you want me

getting to the heart of the

toward Sherilyn. “I’ve made myself clear. Come back to

into his eyes, trying to see through his

Gilbert was stunned, stumped by her