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.

ever thought

was taken aback, his expression quickly darkening. His voice was

memory is failing, or are you choosing to forget? When we got

up. I'm just asking... when do you plan for us to part ways?" Seeing her like this, Gilbert felt a mix of heartache and

considered marriage. Breaking up was out

"Sherilyn."

feeling a rush of

his

tightly, You already know,

told you about Caroline. all out

"Only gratitude?"

fingertip pressing against his chest, finally resting

mistaken. Your feelings for her aren't just

impossible..." Ignoring

lips curved

"Wasn't that

brother started to fall

out an exasperated laugh, "Sounds logical, but it's complete nonsense! My brother is my brother, and I

her hand,

But, I kind of like seeing

Jealousy meant she cared.

his face, "Is teasing me like this fun for you? I'm not a

confused and unable