Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 326

“Hey, got a question for you.” Gilbert’s tone was lighthearted, but he pressed on with a serious question, “Why would someone dislike… or be afraid of getting close to others?”

Yates immediately picked up on the underlying issue, his amusement deepening.

“What’s the matter, Sherilyn doesn’t like getting cozy with you?”

“Ugh!”

Glancing around to ensure they were alone, Gilbert reluctantly nodded and lowered his voice.

“Whenever I get close to her, she always seems… really nervous.”

“Oh…“.

Yates gave him a knowing look and clapped him on the shoulder. “Be honest, are your moves a bit off?”

What?? Gilbert was taken aback and instinctively began to object, “How could…”

But he stopped short, memories flooding back. He recalled their early days of marriage, those few awkward and rushed occasions they’d been intimate…

He vaguely remembered Sherilyn crying.

Seeing the confusion on his face, Yates couldn’t help but laugh.

was only twenty, practically a kid… Maybe you left her with

off Yates and

Better step up your game!”

wondering if Yates

far from perfect, he felt there had to be

a bit late, he returned to their room to find Sherilyn already out of the

“Back already?”

of soda she’d taken from the fridge, “I didn’t realize it was fizzy. I don’t like carbonated drinks, so I only had a sip. You

“Sure.”

it, downing half

salad, He gestured towards her plate, “Don’t just eat

too.”

“Here, you try.”

forked a shrimp and brought it to his lips. Gilbert smiled,

As for the rest… they could take their time;

the bed, “You sleep here tonight,

chin, “I won’t pressure you. Take

fading as soon

Chapter 326

Late at night.

“Gilbert?”