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.

paused, his motion stiffening before he reluctantly

“Rest for a bit,

stood up and made his way to

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

at any moment, she threw back the covers, got out of bed, and swiftly made for the door, opening it and leaving

walk–in closet to leave in the

it’s time to…”

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

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

“Sherilyn?”

11:41

the entire Golden Oak Manor,

embed his phone to call

ringtone

still on the living room sofa, her phone inside.

wasn’t

then noticed her coat hadn’t been taken, her shoes were still at the entrance–missing was only a pair

left wearing just a thin sweater and

and regret quickly spread

usually means relying

closed his eyes, pressing a hand against

he had lost control

he realized–nothing had happened between