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... breaking

expression quickly darkening. His voice

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

a bitter smile. "I'm not bringing up breaking up. I'm just asking... when do you plan for us to part ways?" Seeing her like

had even considered marriage. Breaking up

"Sherilyn."

a

his

tightly, You already know,

brother told you about Caroline. all

"Only gratitude?"

her fingertip pressing against

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

impossible..."

lips curved

"Wasn't that

brother started to fall

but it's complete nonsense! My brother is

hand, intertwining their

But, I kind

Jealousy meant she cared.

"Is teasing me like this fun for you? I'm not a little girl anymore. Should

and unable to