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

darkening.

When we got back

breaking up. I'm just asking... when do you plan for us to

considered marriage. Breaking up was out of

"Sherilyn."

feeling a rush

wrapped his arms

tightly, You already know,

about Caroline. all out

"Only gratitude?"

her hand, her fingertip pressing against his chest, finally

your brother are mistaken. Your feelings for her aren't just out of

not impossible..." Ignoring

lips curved

"Wasn't

started to

laugh, "Sounds logical, but it's complete

her hand, intertwining

I kind

Jealousy meant she cared.

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

Gilbert paused, confused and unable to grasp her meaning