Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1036

She forgot - his neck was stiff, having just slapped on a plaster for relief.

"It's nothing."

Gilbert grinned, revealing a row of dazzling teeth, as he gripped her hand. "Go on, huh?" Go on with what?

Sherilyn's face flushed a deep red as she jerked her hand away. "Behave, will you?"

Escaping his embrace, she announced, "I'm going to freshen up!"

Breaking free, she dashed into the bathroom.

"Tsck!"

Gilbert frowned, gently touching his stiff neck. He was so close to pulling off his charm offensive!

But still...

His lips curled into a smile, realizing that charm might just be a viable strategy after all.

After freshening up, Sherilyn was the first to head downstairs.

The housekeeper had just served breakfast when Gilbert made his way down as well. "You're up early too?"

Sherilyn checked the time. "I've got to get ready for makeup. You could've slept in."

"Slept enough."

again.

Really?

edge of the plaster peeking out from his collar. With his neck

phone buzzed in his

didn't step away, answering

I've got it, wait

checked the time. "It's

put

of green juice, casually inquiring, "Who were you planning to

sip of the juice

"Is something going on?"

furrow in his brow. "It's about

went silent, evidently

"Don't get it wrong."

expression as he explained, "My brother and I, we're

doctor?" Sherilyn looked up, guessing, "Is

"My brother and I have always been looking for

1. If

still young. there was the slightest hope, they couldn just sit by and watch her spend her life in a

QUMS

"So..."

phone. "Was that call about

"Sort of."

found a reliable doctor,

knew all

the most skilled doctors couldn't guarantee a 100% success

"This doctor