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.

are you going?" His voice was a

brand event happening at

about this?" Gilbert frowned,

just found out this afternoon from

"And you're leaving now?"

I've already packed my

she hadn't

have

sighed in resignation, "How

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

and pointed towards the walk-in

"Thanks."

In five her

in the other as they left the South

Gilbert

driver and security staff were already waiting

taking the suitcase to place it

leaving now," Sherilyn said, giving his arm a little shake to prompt him

at her intently, reluctant to release

and stood on tiptoe

a split second, Gilbert's

kissing him

was trying to soothe

burning from

face, responding to her kiss

as if he was burning

okay, I really need to go." "...Alright." Gilbert nodded reluctantly, releasing her hand. "Call me when