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..."

fell silent, thinking she

then, she said, "Well,

had stayed together all this

hypothetical questions come hypothetical

she gently pulled away

a puppet with its strings cut, losing his balance and collapsing into a chair. She

was that she still had feelings for

are no ifs in

Outside.

before her pace slowed,

It was almost unbearable!

Sherilyn raised her hand, covering her

we had stayed together

in her palm, dampening her

through her

there are no

...

days later, Rebecca

had organized things

arrived at

dawn to assist Rebecca White with her

the time she got there,

gave Sherilyn a slight nod as she entered.

didn't say much more, focusing on being with

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