Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 705

What on earth is he doing?

Sherilyn almost jumped out of her seat in shock.

"Sherilyn." However, Gilbert reached out, pressing her down gently, "Please, stay seated."

Sherilyn frowned, confusion spreading across her face.

Then, Gilbert opened a velvet box, and inside, there was a ruby engagement ring, the very one he had custom-made for his proposal to her.

He took it out, held it in his hand, and looked up at her with hopeful eyes.

"Sherilyn, marry me. Let's tie the knot."

"!!"

Sherilyn was so shocked that she was momentarily speechless, her lips parting in astonishment.

Gilbert, however, gave a shy smile.

"I'm sorry," he said, "I had planned to arrange a grand proposal, but circumstances forced my hand... I know this isn't much..."

"Don't worry, the proposal may be simple, but I promise, our wedding will be everything you've ever wanted..."

As he spoke, he took Sherilyn's hand, the other holding the ring, attempting to slide it on her finger.

"What are you doing?"

to reality, pulling her hand back as if

or have I? Marry? Us? Ha, ludicrous!" "Ludicrous?" Gilbert withdrew his hand, his dark gaze fixed

"Isn't that obvious?"

the situation utterly absurd. This man was beyond

If it weren't for Jenna, I wouldn't have anything to do with

over me when

listened quietly, his

at me," he said softly,

puzzled by

agree," he said, his voice

widened as a

mean... what I think you

"Yes."

his gaze calm but firm. "Marry me, and

leaving the threat unspoken, knowing Sherilyn

"!!"

Sherilyn shivered uncontrollably, her

with unshed tears, "No... I can't believe this... Jenna

your daughter! You love

can see for

eyelids slightly, raising his hand to

mean what