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.

his motion stiffening before he

a moment, he finally said, “Rest for a bit, I’ll go run

and made his way to the bathroom.

sound of water filling the tub started, Sherilyn opened her eyes, a thick

got out of bed, and swiftly

preparing the bath and grabbing some pajamas from the walk–in closet to leave in the bathroom, Gilbert returned, intending to carry

time

when he suddenly shot

the bed empty–Sherilyn was nowhere to

“Sherilyn?”

11:41

then the entire Golden Oak Manor,

phone to call her

a ringtone sounded.

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

that wasn’t all.

her coat hadn’t been taken, her shoes were still at the

had left wearing just a thin

regret quickly

outside usually means relying on

pressing a hand against his forehead, his

had lost control at first.

happened between Sherilyn and Edgar last