Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 443

He looked at her with a kind of determination that reminded one of burning bridges behind

oneself.

He was betting – betting on whether or not she harbored any feelings for him.

But what choice did Sherilyn have? Her eyes, clear and distinct in their black and white, nodded slightly as she tiptoed.

Okay,”

The soft press of her lips against his, a kiss that was tentative, barely beginning before it

ended.

Yet, from a spark can come a wildfire.

Gilbert quickly wrapped his arms around her back, pulling her tightly against him, as if wishing he could merge her into his very being.

Then, he opened his mouth.

“Ouch.”

This wasn’t a kiss. It was more of a bite.

Sherilyn winced in pain, frowning. “Gilbert, that hurts.”

“Does it?”

Gilbert cradled the back of her head, releasing her as he caught his breath. Upon inspection, her lips were swollen.

raised his hand in a slight annoyance, gently caressing

“I’m sorry.”

was just a brief lapse in

foreheads touched, his hands cradling her face, his voice deep and entangled with a hint of

you

kissed her lightly for

to leave, and you chose to stay. Now, you don’t get

leaned into him, shaking her head, “I

Damn!

words made Gilbert feel as if they were worth more

15.00”

her missed appointment, blossomed again with renewed

palms caressed her soft cheeks, holding onto the last bit of defiance, “Alright, considering your sincere

a smile. “Thank you,

suddenly lifted her into his arms, her toes barely touching the tops

keep a stern face, “Be serious, I’m talking about something

his

gave you the option to leave, but you chose to stay. This time, it wasn’t

no rebuttal, only

man’s mood improved further, “To be honest, being with me

the

liking for him was still too shallow… enough so that a mere roommate

it, why should a man quibble with

“Sherilyn.”

he lifted her, “I will

“Do you

was a rare clarity, as