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.

voice was a mix of disappointment

"There's a brand event

this?" Gilbert frowned, his disheveled

this afternoon from Director Blake. Didn't get a chance to

"And you're leaving now?"

I've already

trip, she

really have to go,

sighed in resignation, "How long

Sherilyn replied. "I'll be

and pointed towards the

"Thanks."

In five her

holding hand in the

St, Gilbert was

and security staff were

stepped forward, taking the suitcase to

leaving now," Sherilyn said, giving his arm a

stared at her intently, reluctant

face in her hands and stood on tiptoe to press

split second, Gilbert's

was kissing

was trying to soothe

flame burning

he cupped her face, responding to

intensity of the kiss felt as if he was burning

back with a shiver, "Okay... okay, I really need to go." "...Alright." Gilbert nodded reluctantly, releasing her