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.

mused, examining the rose. Just as they were about to leave, she noticed

there's another one!"

point it out. He

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

you serious?" she teased, rolling her eyes. "Just grab

Gilbert grinned, stretching up easily to retrieve the object. He handed it to her with a flourish. "A flower for a

blinking in confusion. "What's going on

replied, shrugging. Just then, he pointed ahead. "Look,

turned and saw it too. She frowned. "Is this some

nodding

Sherilyn hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Yeah, let's see

lips curled into a barely-there smile. "Alright, I've got your

hand, and they walked towards the next glowing spot. This time,

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with a laugh. "Let's see what kind of treasure

pace, eager to uncover the mystery. This

against the

it down with ease, holding it aloft. "The third