Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"You've given me too much credit," Gilbert said, his lips curling into a self-deprecating, bitter smile. "I don't know if anyone in this world can truly put others above themselves... but clearly, I'm not there yet." Was this really the end for them?

"From now on..." Gilbert admitted, "I won't personally handle her matters. But she's all alone in this world now, so at the very least, I need to ensure she's doing alright."

Sherilyn furrowed her brows, momentarily at a loss for words. It was all too sudden; she couldn't wrap her head around it yet.

"Sherilyn..." Gilbert's eyes flickered, a featherlight touch seemed to brush his heart as he reached out and took her hand. "You mentioned before..."

"Sherilyn!" called a voice from behind.

"Yes?" she responded.

Taking the opportunity, Sherilyn withdrew her hand from Gilbert's grasp and turned to see Blake and Michael approaching.

"Blake, Mr. Michael," she greeted them. Michael was the lead actor in her last project, a favorite of Mr. Marshall, and also the lead in this new drama alongside Sherilyn, making him her senior. "Sherilyn," they both acknowledged, noticing Gilbert and instinctively softening their demeanor.

"Mr. Harrison, are you here to pick up Sherilyn?" Blake asked.

Gilbert nodded with a slight smile, "I'm entrusting Sherilyn to your care

laugh. "Mr. Harrison, we were just about

off, looking inquiringly

of the main crew. Besides, she didn't want to leave with Gilbert right now. She was unsure how to face him, so maybe it was best to avoid

up at him, "You must be busy, you go

said, a shadow passing through his eyes, a hint of feluctance visible as he looked towards Blake. "I

fast enough an invitation highly coveted

"Mr. Harrison, please..."

"Please."

...

the venue, Gilbert's phone

saw you and Sherilyn

beat, his grip on the phone tightening. Glancing at Sherilyn, who was

call connected, and Caroline's soft

stood still, scanning his surroundings. She had said in