Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 363

Gilbert’s face flushed a deep shade of green as the doctor’s words confirmed his worst fears. The doctor added, “Also, Mr. Johnson, it would be best to refrain from intimate relations for the time being.”

Grasping the ointment with a rough sigh, Gilbert managed a gruff, “Got it.”

With a nod, the doctor left.

Gilbert headed back to his room, first stopping to draw a bath. As he approached the bed, he gently scooped Sherilyn into his arms.

Sherilyn’s eyes snapped open, her brow furrowed in irritation. “What now? Can’t you see I’m in no condition for your antics?” Her annoyance made her words sharper than intended. “Why don’t you find someone else? I can’t cater to your needs right now!”

What? What did she say?

Gilbert felt a lump form in his throat, his Adam’s apple bobbing. Was she deliberately trying to provoke him? No girlfriend would ever tell her boyfriend to find someone else, right?

“Sherilyn,” he said, his voice low and stern, “I know you’re upset. But you’re my girlfriend and the only one I have. I’m not the kind of guy who goes around cheating. You can’t say that, even if you’re angry.”

Sherilyn couldn’t

you

mad?”

that provoking him was

wrapped her arms around his neck. “Why the anger? Sure, we’re together,

hurt. She mentioned not loving him. Her thoughts were still with Edgar!

a bright smile. “I’m open–minded. Nowadays, even marriages can be open or casual, so why not us? Please don’t take it so seriously.

behavior, Sherilyn teased, “Honestly, even if you didn’t have girlfriends, there must have been some

at her nonsensical chatter, filled with a mix of anger and

pointless to repeat. I’ll say it one last time. There’s nothing between Caroline and me. And it wasn’t

tone, “And I don’t

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you?”

“The bath’s ready.

his arms, Sherilyn was stunned. What did he mean by not disliking her? And what was she supposed