Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 790

"Alright."

That's all Gilbert managed to say.

Sherilyn slung her bag over her shoulder and gave him a slight smile. "I'm leaving now."

She began her steps without a 'goodbye.'

One step, two steps.

Before she reached the door, a firm body pressed against her back. Sherilyn stiffened, her entire body tensing.

It was Gilbert, embracing her from behind.

Sherilyn stood frozen, unable to move.

"Sherilyn!" Gilbert's arms encircled her, his cheek resting against her shoulder, his voice a raspy whisper.

"I forgot to say, I'm sorry! It's been ten years, and I've only just begun to have feelings for you. It's too late, and I'm sorry for that." Sherilyn's expression remained unchanged as she spoke slowly, "There's nothing to apologize for. Feelings can't be forced. I understand." "Sherilyn."

Some questions were too shameless to ask face-to-face, and Gilbert could only voice them while turned away, seeking answers without pride. "You used to like me very much. If, and I'm just saying if, I hadn't sent you to Crestwood back then, you'd still like me now, wouldn't you?" "If?"

Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of teasing amusement.

"Things that have passed, hypotheticals don't really hold any meaning..."

thinking she wouldn't

"Well, I suppose,

this time, I guess...

hypothetical questions

that, she gently pulled away from

like a puppet with its strings cut,

that she

are no ifs

Outside.

gate before her pace slowed, her

It was almost unbearable!

raised her hand, covering

stayed together all

in her palm, dampening her

seeped through her

are

...

Rebecca White's surgery took

organized

arrived at

to assist Rebecca White with her pre-operative

the time she got there, Francis

he gave Sherilyn a slight nod

say much more, focusing

whispered, "Sherilyn, it's good you're here.