Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1088

The drive wasn't exactly short-it took nearly an hour to reach their destination. As the car pulled into the driveway, Sherilyn could see Gilbert waiting by the front door from a distance. Once the car stopped, Gilbert was already at her side, opening the door and offering his hand. "Long drive, wasn't it? You must be tired."

Sherilyn took his hand, noticing a red string on his right wrist. She remembered he didn't have that last night.

Curiosity piqued, she asked, "What's this?"

"Oh, this?" Gilbert lifted his arm, pulling back his cuff to reveal more. "Take a look yourself."

Sherilyn saw it clearly now. It was a simple, dark red string with a walnut shell attached.

"Is that...?" Sherilyn's eyes widened with recognition.

Gilbert chuckled, "You don't recognize the gift you gave me?"

Of course, she recognized it. She just didn't expect him to actually wear it. It was something she had made on a whim to amuse little Jenna.

a shop for a little polish and strung it on this cord," Gilbert explained, giving his wrist a gentle shake, making the

indeed quite charming. Yet, Sherilyn hesitated,

she finally remarked, considering

you couldn't buy something like this. It's one of a kind because you made it for me." Sherilyn looked at his earnest expression and felt her

arm around her shoulder. "You must be hungry. The food here is

booth. Sherilyn was

more than usual.

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frowning in mild regret. "I've eaten like

Gilbert said, taking

a bit of a walk back to our cottage.

too full to lie down

restaurant, the evening. breeze brushing against them. "Ah, this feels great," Sherilyn sighed contentedly, closing her eyes

savor the moment.

might be cold," Gilbert said, concern