Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1061

As usual, a few days had passed and Gilbert was once again conducting his own 'inspection'.

Sherilyn tugged at his arm, her face flushed, "Can you be a little more... refined?"

"Refined?" Gilbert raised an eyebrow, clearly satisfied with his findings. "With the door closed and just the two of us in here? Being refined would mean I've got a problem..." With that, he leaned in, sealing her lips with a kiss.

His hand cradled her back, while his lips moved from hers to the delicate pearl button at the nape of her neck, undoing it with a swift motion.

His kisses trailed down, lingering at her neck.

His breathing grew heavy, his voice rough, "Shall we take a shower? Together... hm?"

But he quickly dismissed his own suggestion.

"Maybe later... after we're done."

He lifted her with ease, carrying her towards the bed, "Let's just "

"Wait!" Sherilyn pushed against his chest, shaking her head in protest.

"Why?" Gilbert's eyes darkened, visibly frustrated. "We're already here, and you're still saying no?"

"I..."

Just as Sherilyn was about to explain, her phone rang.

Taking the opportunity, she gently pushed him away and answered, "Hey... I'm ready. I'll be down in a minute."

Ending the call, she faced Gilbert's slightly wounded expression.

His voice was a mix of disappointment

brand

I know about this?" Gilbert frowned, his disheveled

from Director Blake. Didn't get a chance to

"And you're leaving now?"

already packed my

she hadn't needed to

you really have

sighed in resignation, "How

leave soon," Sherilyn replied. "I'll be back

pointed towards the walk-in closet, "Let me grab

"Thanks."

In five her

the other as they left the South

Gilbert

staff were already

taking the suitcase to place

a

stared at her intently, reluctant

stood on tiptoe to press a gentle kiss on his

split second, Gilbert's eyes widened in

was kissing him

trying

a fierce flame burning

face, responding to her

if

with a shiver, "Okay... okay, I really need to go." "...Alright."