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 choke to

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

still worried. “Are you okay

“I’m fine

putting down the water glass and scrunching her nose playfully. “Choking on a piece

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frowned and looked away. She didn’t like him

expression stiffened slightly, but

to how furious he was on the balcony when he heard her say

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

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

silent, then lifted his gaze, staring

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

but to accept whether she wanted

Sherilyn’s heart. Yes,

asked, “Then what exactly do you want

was good that she was getting to the heart of the matter.

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

trying to see through his thoughts. “What I mean is, why

stumped