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.

going?" His voice was

a brand event happening at

frowned, his disheveled hair adding to his

this afternoon from Director

"And you're leaving now?"

I've already packed my

short trip, she hadn't needed

you really have

"How long will

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

released her and pointed towards the

"Thanks."

In five her

and holding hand in the other as they left the South

St, Gilbert was

and security staff

stepped forward, taking the suitcase to place it in the

giving his arm a little shake to prompt

intently, reluctant to

face in her hands and stood

a split second, Gilbert's eyes

was kissing him

was trying to soothe

fierce flame burning from his fingertips

responding to her kiss

felt as if he was burning from

overwhelmed, pulled back with a shiver, "Okay... okay, I really need to go." "...Alright." Gilbert nodded reluctantly, releasing her hand. "Call me when you