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.

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

the display, “These here are just a fraction of what’s available. Take a look, see

more he spoke, her

her, his lips barely touching her ear as he pleaded softly.

what you’re unhappy about, and I’ll fix it. Fix it until you’re satisfied. Let’s not break up, alright?”

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What was she supposed to say

tried to tell him. Sometimes, Mr. Gilbert

‘naive‘.

seriously think a new wardrobe is

else then?” Gilbert’s attitude

surprisingly patient.

irritation, “Just tell me, anything you want, I’ll

wave of

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

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his gaze locked on her, speechless for a good moment.

stumbled over his words, “That’s because I’ve

her for years…”

“Yeah.”

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time.” Gilbert held her hand, pleading, “Over time, I’ll

like too…”

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slightly. “If you do one thing for

eyes brightened, eager,

careful with your promises.

smile was gentle, her