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!

teeth clenched. “You

raised

it!” Gilbert tilted his face upwards. “Hit me

Sherilyn didn’t strike with her hand

doubling over to clutch his abdomen. His voice was weak, “Sherilyn… you can hit me, but…

Sherilyn guessed she

for him, but she still needed him. Why did

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

love 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

his collar, trembling, Why is it so hard to

been easy for him to find someone if

flashed in her eyes, and she wished she could

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admitting his faults, “Don’t