Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 188

“Do you even know where to buy a faucet?” Sherilyn might have underestimated Gilbert in that aspect.

Gilbert might not know these things, but he could ask around, right?

After waiting a bit, the sound of running water in the bathroom ceased. Sherilyn sprang to her feet and went to check. She couldn’t help but curve her lips into a smile. Gilbert had indeed managed to find the main water valve. So, buying a faucet should be a piece of cake for him, right?

Gilbert returned ten minutes later, just as Sherilyn had changed into fresh

clothes.

Though Serenity Street was a mixed bag, it had its perks. The vibrancy of life meant one could get anything needed just not far from his door. There was a hardware store right around the corner, which Gilbert had noticed earlier.

“Got it?” Sherilyn reached out her hand. “Hand it over.”

“Don’t move.” Gilbert grasped her wrist, eyeing her sideward, “And why would I give it to you?”

Sherilyn blinked. “I’m going to install it.”

What? Gilbert narrowed his eyes again. Was this girl not taking him seriously?

snorted, “Why would you do that? I’ve got it. Do you even know how being a lady and all?”

lips, thinking

but the Sherilyn who had spent four years. in

could change light

was just that labor was so expensive in Quinland, and she hated to waste her hard–earned money. To save some bucks, she had no choice but to do it- herself. Over time,

Gilbert was oblivious to all this and just gave her a stern

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choice, Gilbert had to seize the opportunity to show her he was a man she could

fetch the toolbox.” Saying this, he turned and

She doubted Gilbert, who had always

her surprise, Gilbert was more than capable and

he fixed the faucet effortlessly.

by his

felt a surge of pride.

to reality, “Thank you.”

stood up and said,

Gilbert didn’t ask any questions and

returned, facing Gilbert, “Take off your shirt.”

Gilbert’s arms shot up in defense, and he

“No!”