Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 331

Gilbert had been waiting outside the restroom for what felt like an eternity, worried about Sherilyn’s prolonged absence. Concerned, he decided to check on her, only to stumble upon an unexpected scene.

Upon his arrival, he overheard her accusing him and Caroline of having an improper

relationship. To his utter shock, she then tossed the hairband he had gifted her straight into the trash bin.

He stood there, silently hoping she would say something, anything.

Yet, Sherilyn acted as if nothing had happened, avoided his gaze, and walked past him.

As she did, Gilbert felt a hand gripping his wrist

His voice, deep and somber, echoed in her ear, “Pick it up.”

What? Sherilyn laughed, “Why would I pick something out of the trash? It’s filthy.”

“Pick it up!” Gilbert’s voice suddenly grew stern, his eyes intensely fixed on her, “I’m asking you to pick it up!”

“Ow!” Her wrist ached under his grip, her chin lifted defiantly, “I won’t! I refuse!”

Her clear, piercing gaze met his.

be thrown in the

Trash?

the hairband he gave her

lips pressed

yourself from now on–Does Fran know? That you

“I threw it away for your own good. So Fran doesn’t

Her wrist tightened.

grew stronger, causing Sherilyn to wince in pain. Was he trying to crush her

wrist?

Gilbert’s eyes, now icy with

me?”

I

It has nothing to do with how I see you. If you don’t want to upset Fran, better hide your dirty

couldn’t stand it anymore and stepped forward, “Shut up!” She raised her hand and

fade, Sherilyn quickly raised her hand

Caroline, clutching her cheek in disbelief, “Did you just hit me?”

I can’t hit you? The world doesn’t work

you!” Enraged and embarrassed, Caroline lunged

her by the hair–yanking hard, as if intending to scalp her!