Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 658

Gilbert choked, his words cut short by the sudden silence.

Come afternoon, Sherilyn had packed her things, glanced at the man resting on the hospital bed, and said in a calm tone, “I’m leaving now.” “Alright.” Gilbert managed a smile, nodding, “Charles has arranged for a car; it’ll be waiting for you downstairs.”

“Got it.”

As soon as Sherilyn left, he immediately got out of bed.

Downstairs, following the license plate number Charles had sent over, Sherilyn approached the car waiting for her. “Excuse me, did Charles send you?” “Yes, please get in.”

The driver wore a black hoodie, underneath was a baseball cap, and his face was hidden behind a matching mask, his voice muffled.

With the affirmative answer, Sherilyn didn’t think twice and got in the car.

As they drove off, Sherilyn caught a glimpse of the driver’s eyes in the rearview mirror, a sudden realization hitting her.

Unsure, she ventured, “Gilbert?”

The eyes in the mirror widened suddenly.

“Recognized me, huh?”

It really was him?

Gilbert lifted his hand, pulling off the hoodie and baseball cap, along with the mask, revealing a wide grin in the mirror.

“My charm is irresistible, isn’t it?”

expression darkening, “Do you

be mad. I’m really okay now. The doctor said I’m just a bit weak, but that’s only compared to my old self. I’m still stronger than most.” Sherilyn turned away, refusing

she said, he never listened, it was like

at a clinic for Sherilyn to get an acupuncture session and pick up some medicine, then

Sherilyn ignored Gilbert

they neared Sunset Ridge Community, he parked

hold on a

watched him exit the car. His tall figure dashed to the roadside. What

returned, holding two sticks

the corner, there were a

the car, Gilbert turned and offered the candied

“I wanted

out. I thought you’d like these

What was this?

on, eat. I got two sticks, one for you and one for Jenna.” Sherilyn refused to

choice but to

you

eat it,

, and she’s toet

so much

for

sugar.”

gave him a look. He really thought

he had a

fiercely, as if she was biting

again and

opened the door to get out, and