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.

me. Let’s have you pick something out now.”

display, “These here are just a fraction of what’s available. Take a look, see what style you like? We’ll

spoke, her eyes slightly downcast,

embracing her, his lips barely

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

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dazed. What was she supposed

tried to tell

‘naive‘.

wasn’t sure, “You don’t seriously think a new wardrobe is going

else then?” Gilbert’s

surprisingly patient.

you want, I’ll make it happen. Just don’t break up with me,

felt a wave of discomfort

just her taste, yet you seem clueless about what your own girlfriend likes… How do you

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her, speechless for a good moment.

over his words, “That’s because

her for years…”

“Yeah.”

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some time.” Gilbert held her hand, pleading, “Over time,

like too…”

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him off, smiling slightly. “If you do one thing for me,

eager, “Just say it, I’ll

careful with your promises.

gentle, her voice