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

"Well, I suppose, probably

we had stayed together all this time, I guess... I might still have feelings for

questions

pulled away from Gilbert's arms.

its strings cut, losing his

that she still had feelings

there are no ifs in

Outside.

her bag to the gate before her pace slowed, her thoughts a chaotic

It was almost unbearable!

raised her hand,

we had stayed together all

in her palm, dampening

seeped through

there are

...

later, Rebecca White's surgery

organized

arrived

to assist Rebecca White with her pre-operative

got

usual silence, he gave

more, focusing on being with

you're here. I have a