Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1031

Callie spun around, her figure sashaying away with a final, biting remark that left Gilbert's mind buzzing. What had he ever done to her? This woman was driving him crazy! "Hey, don't listen to her rambling..." Gilbert started, trying to defend himself to Sherilyn.

"But she wasn't rambling, was she?" Sherilyn tilted her head, a teasing smile playing on her lips. "She likes you. Been chasing after you for quite some time."

It was no secret, a well-known fact flaunted with much fanfare.

"..." Gilbert was at a loss for words, scrambling to clarify his position, "That's just her side of the story. I don't feel the same way about her, not one bit!"

"Why the rush?" Sherilyn chuckled lightly. "This is your business, no need to explain anything to me."

Gilbert was struck dumb. Did Sherilyn not care?

A chill ran through him. Perhaps he was just getting ahead of himself.

Noticing the pallor of his face, Sherilyn subtly changed the subject. "What's the plan now?"

They had initially agreed to grab lunch together before heading to school.

"Still up for lunch?"

"Of course." Gilbert collected himself, regaining his composure. "I've already made reservations. Let's go."

"Sure."

they shared a meal before making

midday lull, the

them back to the entrance. "What do you think?" Gilbert asked as they settled into the car, unscrewing a

took a sip,

registered as soon as possible, okay? She's my daughter, and she

Sherilyn's expression turned serious, her decision weighing heavily

She was afraid.

the future... What about Jenna?

"...Alright."

hesitation. Sherilyn was

work, Gilbert was informed by Charles, "Mr. Gilbert, Sherilyn finished early today and

en novelxo

Gilbert acknowledged

a box. "This

Q.UMS

lips. "Finally

entering the South Building, a servant

"In a bit."

more concerned about Sherilyn's whereabouts. "Ms.

upstairs," the servant pointed towards the staircase. "Ms. Gomes came back early today

"Got it."