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.

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

and left with his tray of food.

Gilbert! Better step up your game!”

comment, wondering if Yates could

their early attempts were far from perfect, he felt there had to

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

“Back already?”

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

“Sure.”

took it, downing half in one

eating a salad, He gestured towards her plate, “Don’t just eat greens, have some

too.”

“Here, you try.”

brought it to his lips. Gilbert smiled, accepting the gesture.

rest… they could take their time; it would happen

pointing to the bed, “You sleep here tonight, take the

squeezed her chin, “I won’t pressure you.

her smile fading as

Chapter 326

Late at night.

“Gilbert?”