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.

hand in a slight annoyance, gently caressing her

“I’m sorry.”

a brief

his hands cradling her face, his voice deep and entangled with a hint of severity, contradictory,

you

lightly for each word he

gave you a chance to leave, and you chose to stay. Now, you

her head,

Damn!

Gilbert feel as if they were worth more than a thousand sweet nothings

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heart, almost wilted from her missed

last bit of defiance, “Alright,

a

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

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

onto his

gave you the option to leave, but you chose to stay. This time,

rebuttal,

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

didn’t she take the perfect opportunity to leave

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

man quibble with

“Sherilyn.”

in his arms, he lifted her, “I will make you

asked her, “Do you believe

eyes, there was a rare clarity, as if one could see