Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 183

Sherilyn spun around, her fury propelling her straight toward Gilbert. She grabbed him by the collar, her eyes bloodshot and filled with rage. “What unforgivable sin have I committed that you simply can’t let me be?”

Her Jenna was about to go under the knife! She never said it out loud, but William had mentioned every surgery came with risks. No surgeon could guarantee Jenna would come out of this unscathed! What if, by some. one–in–a–million chance, something happened to Jenna? That was why she had to get that limited–edition Minnie Mouse to Jenna before the surgery!

“It’s you!” Tears filled Sherilyn’s eyes, her heart trembling. “It’s all ruined! All because of you! Just go! Get out of here!”

She completely lost control, throwing a flurry of punches and kicks at him.

Gilbert didn’t fight back. For one, he never laid a hand on a woman, especially his own. And secondly, Gilbert was shocked. He never expected Sherilyn to break down in tears. Over a toy, she was crying as if she had lost a family

member.

Gilbert tried to soothe her. “Sherilyn, Sherilyn? Calm down.”

“Just go! I can’t stand the sight of you! Please, leave me alone!” Sherilyn shouted. She didn’t even glance at him.

“Sherilyn…” Seeing her utterly inconsolable, Gilbert resorted to force, wrapping his arms around her waist and lifting her like a child.

was he trying to do? It was never–ending,

me down now!” she struggled

deciding actions would speak louder than words. He

go, huh? Sherilyn was furious. She lowered her head and bit into his neck as hard

bite was fierce as if she aimed to sever his neck. He hadn’t realized how fiery her spirit was, almost like a wild little beast, and he had no

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before

Gilbert saw it coming, grabbing her wrist and causing her to stumble. “If you run now,

he let go of

dismissively at Sherilyn. “Go on, then.”

What did he mean by that?

not saying a word. Had the little beast calmed down? No more baring teeth?

He could feel blood. Did

the skin?

think you’re some praying

eyes widened more in confusion. What was he talking about? Gilbert looked quite happy, tapping at her head softly, “Even if you were a praying mantis, I haven’t done anything yet, and you bit my neck!”