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.

should be thrown in the garbage!”

Trash?

call the hairband

his lips pressed

should keep such gifts to yourself from now on–Does Fran know? That you gave his sister

for your own good. So Fran doesn’t find out about your sleazy intentions and mess up his recovery! Ah…”

Her wrist tightened.

to wince in pain. Was

wrist?

with anger, “Is that really

me?”

I

It’s the truth. It has nothing to do with how I see you. If you don’t want

“Shut up!” She

on her cheek could fade, Sherilyn quickly raised her

Caroline, clutching her cheek in disbelief,

but I

you!” Enraged and embarrassed, Caroline lunged

her by the hair–yanking hard, as if intending