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.”

couldn’t help

you

mad?”

well that

around his neck. “Why the anger? Sure, we’re together, but it’s not like you love me or I love

she spoke, Gilbert felt a sharp pang of hurt. She mentioned not loving him. Her thoughts were still with

not us? Please don’t take it so seriously. You’ve been the same old Gilbert. You’re not telling me you’ve been a saint all these years, sticking only to Caroline, right?”

Sherilyn teased, “Honestly, even if you

it anymore, glaring at her nonsensical chatter, filled

and me. And it wasn’t because of the strange

breath, he softened his tone, “And I don’t dislike you.

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you?”

her tighter, he lifted Sherilyn. “The bath’s ready. A soak might help you feel

by not disliking her? And what