Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 360

“Yeah, sure.” Francis nodded faintly, releasing his grip. His gaze briefly swept over Rebecca, then fell silent.

Inside the room, Gilbert sat on the edge of the bed. “Sherilyn.”

Sherilyn turned her back to him, eyes closed, ignoring him.

Gilbert wasn’t surprised by that. From his angle, he could see Sherilyn’s trembling eyelashes. Gilbert turned his head, glancing at the table with fever patches, an ice pack, bottles of antiseptic, and rolls of bandages. Suddenly, he felt a lump in his throat, his mind boiling with frustration and turmoil.

“Sherilyn.” He leaned over, enveloping Sherilyn and the blanket in his arms. In a muffled voice, he said, “I’m sorry. I’ve been such a jerk. I let you suffer.*

Still facing away, Sherilyn thought about Gilbert’s actions that day, feeling anger surging!

“Get away from me! Let go!” She struggled in his embrace.

“Sherilyn, Sherilyn!” Gilbert caught her hands. “I know you’re angry. Here, hit me, hit me! As long as it makes you feel better, anything goes!

Sherilyn glared, teeth clenched. “You think I won’t

she raised her

tilted his face upwards.

strike with her

Gilbert grunted, doubling over to clutch his abdomen. His voice was weak, “Sherilyn… you

Seeing his face turn green, Sherilyn guessed she might have

still needed him. Why did

show up? Can’t you leave me alone for a while? I don’t want to see you! Go away! Go!”

that kept her with him! She just wanted a child! Other than that, couldn’t they not see each other? But he wouldn’t allow it. Not just that, he had to bully her like that!

Sherilyn suddenly grabbed his collar, trembling, Why is it so

Crestwood, why didn’t he come for them when she struggled to survive with Jenna? It should have been easy for him to find someone if he wanted to! But he just abandoned her, without

in her eyes, and she wished she could strangle him. “Jerk!

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Chapter 360

I’m a jerk!” Gilbert closed his eyes tightly, not arguing, admitting his faults,