Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 391

Gilbert waved at the manager, signaling for some privacy.

“Sure thing, Mr. Johnson.” The manager, along

with the staff, promptly vanished from sight.

“Sherilyn.” Gilbert led Sherilyn to stand in front of a glass display, “Look around, what do you

fancy?”

“What?” Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, chuckling at him, “Mr. Gilbert, are you suggesting buying me clothes?”

“Yep.” Gilbert nodded, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

“Sorry.” Sherilyn’s smile was still there, but now laced with a hint of sarcasm, “I’m not exactly in dire need of clothes, but thanks anyway.”

She tried to wriggle her wrist free from his grip.

“Sherilyn.”

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Gilbert’s gaze hardened, his tone flat, “Didn’t you mention you couldn’t stand anything in Golden

Oak Manor’s wardrobe?”

Without waiting for her to reply, he apologized sincerely.

you first. That’s on me. Let’s have you pick

just a fraction of what’s available. Take a look, see what style you like? We’ll get more options for you to

more he spoke, her eyes slightly downcast,

closed the distance, nearly embracing her, his lips barely touching her ear

what you’re unhappy about, and I’ll fix it. Fix it until you’re

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looked up, alightly dazed. What was she supposed to say to

tried to tell him. Sometimes, Mr. Gilbert

‘naive‘.

“You don’t seriously think a new

else then?” Gilbert’s attitude was

surprisingly patient.

irritation, “Just tell me, anything you want, I’ll make it happen. Just don’t break up with me, okay?”

close, Sherilyn felt a wave of discomfort and

wardrobe that’s just her taste, yet you seem clueless about what your

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froze, his gaze locked on her, speechless for a

words, “That’s

for

“Yeah.”

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held her hand, pleading,

like too…”

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slightly. “If you do one thing for me, we’ll pretend I

is it?” Gilbert’s eyes brightened, eager, “Just say

with

was gentle, her voice