Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1089

As they strolled through the dimly lit park, Sherilyn squinted at a peculiar sight. Something was shimmering up in the trees. "Hey, Gilbert," she said, nudging him. "I can't reach it. Can you give me a hand?"

"Sure thing," Gilbert replied with a grin. Without hesitation, he wrapped his arms around her waist and hoisted her up into the air.

"Whoa!" Sherilyn yelped, half-laughing, half-startled. "I meant for you to reach it yourself!"

"I am helping you, aren't I?" Gilbert chuckled, raising an eyebrow in mock innocence.

Sherilyn blinked, a bit taken aback. Was that what she had meant?

"Come on!" Gilbert jostled her slightly, urging her on. "You wanted to see what it is, right?"

"Right," Sherilyn murmured, finally reaching up to grab the glimmering object. With a gentle tug, it came free.

"What is it?" Gilbert asked, steadying her back on the ground and holding her close.

"Here," Sherilyn said, holding it up for him to see. "It's a rose. But..."

She looked puzzled. "It's got a little light tied to it and was hanging from the tree. Why?"

"Beats me," Gilbert shrugged, looking as baffled as she felt.

Just as they were about to leave, she noticed another

another one!" she

point it out. He grabbed

grove of trees, the kind that kids might dare each other to explore on a summer night. Just like before, something was dangling from the branches. Sherilyn gave Gilbert a look, and he quickly wrapped his arms around her waist

you serious?" she teased, rolling her

alright..." Gilbert grinned, stretching up easily to retrieve the object. He handed it to her with a

blinking in confusion. "What's going on

replied, shrugging. Just then, he pointed ahead.

and saw it too. She frowned.

to go see?" Gilbert asked, nodding toward the next twinkle of

hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

barely-there smile. "Alright, I've got your

the next glowing spot. This time, it

they walked,

leading us somewheel.ney

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a treasure hunt," Gilbert agreed with a laugh. "Let's see what kind

to uncover the mystery. This time, the object

the

with ease, holding it aloft.