Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 178

Sherilyn bit her lip, wrestling with her thoughts. She knew following Daphne meant walking down the road to success. Who would want to dance in a seedy nightclub when they could perform on a prestigious stage? But without connections, and if it weren’t for Gilbert, she wouldn’t have had a chance at the dance troupe.

It was about her career. And she couldn’t turn down such a golden. opportunity. But that opportunity was given by Gilbert among all people! Why? Why would someone who never noticed her suddenly offer her this immense kindness? She should be grateful. But what about the past four years?

Taking a deep breath, Sherilyn clenched her fists. “Thank you.”

“It’s no big deal,” Gilbert said with a casual smile, “Don’t mention it…”

Finally, after so long, he had managed to get a word of thanks from Sherilyn.

“But.” Before he could enjoy the moment, Sherilyn said with a pale face, “I appreciate it, but that doesn’t mean I’ll agree to your terms. I’m standing my ground. We’re over.”

It was like a bucket of icy water was pouring over him. Gilbert felt his heart chill. “Why?”

“Do you not know?” Sherilyn lowered her gaze, the streetlight casting a melancholy shadow over her.

tightness in his chest. With barely parted

Sherilyn countered.

in a critical condition, in a coma. The doctors said his chances of waking up were slim. Caroline was carrying his only

like a father and a brother to

be him!

about getting hurt but couldn’t bear to see

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possible, he wished it had been him in that coma years ago.

reasoning but couldn’t fathom why he wouldn’t believe her. She almost

herself

Gilbert pressed, “What

why would he at

the subject. “Remember you asked me how I knew about you

raised an eyebrow. “Which agency manager told–you?”