Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 417

Gilbert was struck silent. This was the first time, as far as he could remember, that Sherilyn had ever mentioned her mother in his presence.

There was a hesitant pause before he spoke, “Your mom, she’s buried here?”

“Yeah.”

Sherilyn nodded, her gaze lingering on the hill ahead, silent and shrouded in

sorrow.

Taking in her pale face, Gilbert quietly took her hand.

“Is today your mom’s birthday, or is it… the anniversary of her passing?”

“Neither.” Sherilyn shook her head, letting out a long sigh. “I just… missed her.” As she spoke, a quick mist clouded her eyes, turning them glossy.

Gilbert tightened his grip on her hand, “Let’s go then.”

The path up the hill was treacherous, but Gilbert led her, supporting her carefully.

“Careful, this way.”

Holding onto his arm, Sherilyn stepped onto a flat stone and paused, looking up at him.

“Are we there?” Gilbert asked, puzzled.

“Gilbert.” Sherilyn shook her head. “Wait here for me, please. Any further and my mom might see you.”

What did she mean by that? Gilbert almost immediately grasped her meaning, but with it came an uncontrollable surge of anger!

“Sherilyn!” Too upset, he let go of Sherilyn and paced back and forth a few steps.

Stopping in front of her, he couldn’t help but ask, “You don’t want your mom to see me?”

Sherilyn nodded, unflinchingly

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she

laughed bitterly, his face turning a shade

you’re saying I shouldn’t pay my respects to

“Our relationship?”

echoed him, her face

you? Your ex–husband? Your

“Sherilyn…”

“Stop.”

to argue. “My mom loved me a lot.

worried about me… I don’t want her to know my her last

life is

face, her big eyes brimming with tears,

vulnerable.

me from

was at a loss for words. He had said that, but was it

situation?

look, he couldn’t bring himself

for me, please.” Sherilyn spoke again,

“I’ll be quick.”

his displeasure, Gilbert stiffly agreed,

“Thank you.”

her the flowers, watching

felt a sudden urge to stealthily

he only

he wasn’t worthy enough to meet her mother.

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