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.

thought about us...

darkening. His voice was cold when

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

not bringing up breaking up. I'm just asking... when do you plan for us

considered marriage. Breaking

"Sherilyn."

feeling a rush of

his

tightly, You already know,

brother told you about Caroline. all out

"Only gratitude?"

fingertip pressing against his chest, finally resting over his

are mistaken. Your feelings for her

not impossible..." Ignoring

lips

"Wasn't that

to

complete

held her hand, intertwining

aren't you? But, I kind

Jealousy meant she cared.

too, gazing intently at his face, "Is teasing me like this fun for you? I'm not a little girl anymore. Should I take it

paused, confused and unable to