Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Sherilyn!"

The moment she stepped outside, she saw Gilbert standing at the doorstep, slightly out of breath. Clearly, he had hurried over.

"Sherilyn."

Walking closer, Gilbert took her hand gently, looking at her with a careful gaze.

"Are you... angry with me?"

Sherilyn didn't respond; instead, she pulled her hand away. "Let's not talk here. Let's go."

"Alright."

Gilbert had no objections. This wasn't the place for such conversations.

Once they left the studio and got into the car, Sherilyn closed her eyes and leaned back, signaling she wasn't in the mood for chatting.

A pang of worry shot through Gilbert. She was definitely upset.

"Sherilyn."

Gilbert leaned closer, brushing her hair aside and tucking it behind her ear, revealing the small, delicate pearl earrings she wore - simple yet elegant. He tried to appease her as he saw her furrowed brows, "Can't you just let it go? I couldn't just ignore her earlier..."

Suddenly, Sherilyn opened her eyes, staring intensely into his.

you ever thought about us... breaking

expression quickly darkening. His voice was cold when

are you choosing to forget? When we got back together, you promised not to bring up breaking up so

for us to part ways?" Seeing her like this, Gilbert felt a mix of heartache and

marriage. Breaking up was

"Sherilyn."

a rush of

his arms

tightly, You already know,

about Caroline. all out

"Only gratitude?"

against his chest, finally resting over

are mistaken. Your feelings

not impossible..."

Sherilyn's lips curved into

"Wasn't that

brother started to fall for

let out an exasperated laugh, "Sounds logical, but it's complete

her hand, intertwining their

aren't you? But, I kind of like

Jealousy meant she cared.

gazing intently at his face, "Is teasing me like this fun for you?

confused and unable to