Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 307

Gilbert let out a long sigh, walked over to her, and gently cleaned her tears with his fingers. He glanced at her rounded shoulders and

swallowed hard.

“ill go get you some clothes.”

He rose and headed to the walk–in closet.

Before long, he called out from inside, “Which side are your clothes on

Receiving no answer, Gilbert grabbed a piece he remembered seeing her wear and stepped out.

Bang! Sherilyn had tumbled forward onto the floor!

“Sherlyn!”

Gilbert’s heart skipped a beat as he rushed over and scooped her up. His brow furrowed, “What happened? How did you fall?”

Could it be he didn’t want to believe it-“Did you jump on purpose?

Sherilyn avoided his gaze, remaining silent.

else was there to understand?

shoulders as

her tightly pressed

himself with anger. “Why chase him? Don’t forget, he and his

was truly infuriated by her lack of backbone. “Mrs. Ferguson has it out for you, and you think there’s a chance for you two? Don’t tell me you’re naive enough to think love

her so much that if she could hurt her once,

about you?” Shenlyn lifted her tear–streaked face, asking, “Whats it to you?

taken

shouted at him, Tm asking you a

told you! I want your Gilbert blurted out impulsively, his heart racing

him. He had given up too. But, he realized, he couldn’t let

hung in the air. Their gazes met,

still fresh,

at? Gilbert

“Isn’t it funny?”

eyes, “Then let me ask you, what do you want me

1. 1.

was stumped again. This question, he hadn’t considered.

can’t answer?” Sherilyn’s gaze tumed icy.

his head, “Wanting is just wanting, isn’t