Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 349

their fierce sex, Gilbert looked down at the petite woman in his arms. Her eyes were

stubberly shot refusing to meet his gaze. Her eyes were red and swollen, tears still clinging to her lashes.

Was she crying out of physical pain, or was it for someone else? The thought made his gaze tum cold.

Let’s get out of the car

He released her, got out first, then walked around to the passenger side and lifted her into his

arms

In that moment, Sherilyn shivered in his hold.

Gilbert noticed, his eyebrows knitting together in concern, “What’s wrong?”

No response came from Sherilyn, just a shake of her head.

He might have guessed the reason; his earlier loss of control and roughness must have hurt

her.

Quickening his pace, he carried her from the garage back into the house, laying her down on the master bedroom’s bed.

He reached out to straighten her messy hair, but Sherilyn turned her face away, avoiding his

touch.

stiffening before

said, “Rest for a bit,

made his way to the bathroom.

as the sound of water filling the tub started, Sherilyn opened her eyes, a thick layer of mist clouding her vision, her

back the covers, got out of bed, and swiftly made for the door, opening it and leaving

walk–in closet to leave in

it’s time to…”

down, about to lift the covers, when he suddenly shot up, a cold sweat. breaking

find the bed empty–Sherilyn was nowhere to be seen. Where could

“Sherilyn?”

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the room, then the entire Golden Oak Manor, but she was Where to

phone to call

a ringtone sounded.

he saw Sherilyn’s purse still on the living room sofa, her phone inside.

that wasn’t

her shoes were still at the entrance–missing was only a pair

wearing just a thin sweater and indoor slippers?

quickly spread

when stepping outside usually means relying on one, how

his eyes, pressing a hand against

he had

realized–nothing had happened between Sherilyn and Edgar