Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1068

"Step on it!" Gilbert barked at the driver, urgency lacing his voice.

"Sure thing, Mr. Nine," the driver responded, pressing the pedal harder.

Finally, they arrived at Blue Haven.

The car came to a halt at the South Building. Without missing a beat, Gilbert scooped Sherilyn into his arms and dashed up to the second floor.

"Put me down!" Sherilyn protested.

"I've got you. Let's go!" Gilbert insisted, practically flying up the staircase. He kicked open Sherilyn's bedroom door and quickly swung it shut behind them, locking it with a swift motion. He laid her gently on the bed...

They used to be married, and even after their separation, they'd been together. Sherilyn knew exactly what was on his mind.

"Can I take a shower first?" she asked softly, trying to stall.

"What for? We can do that later!" he replied, leaning in. She was unable to resist, surrendering to the moment.

Maybe she wasn't just surrendering.

...

Gilbert had never felt anything like this before, a sensation that consumed him entirely. His cheeks were flushed, eyes half-closed, every breath he took was scorching... He was burning up!

And he welcomed it!

himself in this

...

usual, Gilbert carried her to the bathroom and helped her

body felt like it had been soaked in vinegar,

carried Sherilyn back to the bed, he marveled at her delicate frame,

her down and wrapped his arms around

wasn't their first time, it was today that he truly understood the profound connection of body

hair sticking to her neck and pressed soft

Sherilyn groaned, her eyes

take a

and held her close without further

couldn't

you love me,

her eyes

properly!" Gilbert insisted, refusing to let

love you..." Sherilyn

Gilbert grinned, satisfied, pulling her closer. "I love you too, a

over, sitting up, and pointed towards the closet. "I

and besides, his medication was

he carried her to the closet. Sherilyn picked

these on," she