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.

in a

“I’m sorry.”

was just a brief lapse in

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

you can’t

for each word

and you chose

him, shaking her head,

Damn!

made Gilbert feel as if they were worth

15.00”

missed appointment, blossomed again with renewed

palms caressed her soft cheeks, holding onto the last bit of defiance, “Alright, considering your sincere attitude, 1 forgive you for

in a smile. “Thank

into his arms, her toes barely touching the tops of his feet.

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

Sherilyn held onto his shoulders, mimicking

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

Sherilyn had no rebuttal,

be honest, being with me wasn’t

take the perfect

liking for him was still too shallow… enough so

quibble with his

“Sherilyn.”

“I will make you love

“Do you

there was a rare clarity,