Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 959

"It's not really convenient to talk here..."

It was Gilbert who broke the silence, his gaze and tone filled with an almost tender consideration. "I haven't had dinner yet, how about we grab something to eat together?" "...Okay."

After a moment of silence, Sherilyn agreed.

So, they headed to the Crimson Table.

"What would you like?"

Sitting across from her, Gilbert slid the menu her way.

Sherilyn didn't take it, instead she sipped her water, "Anything's fine."

"Alright then, I'll choose."

Gilbert ordered a variety of dishes, then asked, "Is that okay?"

"Mhm." Sherilyn nodded, everything he picked was to her liking, so there was no issue.

"Then it's settled."

While they waited for their food, Sherilyn put her water glass down, absentmindedly twirling it in her palms.

Looking at him directly, she spoke slowly yet earnestly, "Thank you, for what you did for Galen."

mouth to respond

say this, I still need to make it clear... I didn't ask you

"If you think you can use this to make me accept you, to be with

you first, waited for your agreement before I helped, right?" He restrained the urge to hold

you, but

aback, the vulnerability and depth of feeling in

this man,

pang in her heart, Sherilyn forced a smile, "Let's not talk about

"Sherilyn..."

"I can't accept you."

sense of resignation in her voice, "Your feelings for me, you should direct them

her hand, "I don't

"Stop!"

and resistance, pulling her hand back don't want to hear that name! I

"Sherilyn..."

waiter knocked and entered with the food

Harrison, Ms. Gomez, please enjoy

"Thanks."

and knife

lowered her head, quietly eating without resuming their previous conversation. The table was quiet,

took care of her, and when she was nearly done, he handed her a napkin. "Sherilyn, I came today because there's something I need to discuss

is it?" Sherilyn took

you and Jenna moving in

but she knew she

"What?"