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.

had it sent to a shop for a little polish and strung it on this cord," Gilbert explained, giving his wrist

quite charming. Yet, Sherilyn hesitated, unsure

worth much," she finally remarked, considering how it didn't quite match his

this. It's one of a kind because you made it for me." Sherilyn looked at his earnest expression and felt her heart soften.

around her shoulder. "You must be hungry. The food

into a cozy booth. Sherilyn was

more than usual.

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slightly rounded stomach, frowning in

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"There's still a bit of a walk back to our cottage. We can stroll and digest. The

She was too full to lie down

against them. "Ah, this feels great," Sherilyn sighed contentedly, closing her eyes

savor the moment.

was worried you might be cold," Gilbert said,