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.

the rose. Just as they were about to leave, she noticed another glint in

there's another

to point it out. He

in a small 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.

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

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

took the second rose, blinking in confusion. "What's

Just then, he pointed ahead. "Look,

She frowned. "Is this some kind

asked, nodding

moment, then nodded. "Yeah,

a barely-there smile. "Alright,

the next glowing

Sherilyn mused as they walked, "it's

leading us somewheel.ney

swho you

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

their pace, eager to uncover the mystery. This time, the

against the tree

plucked it down with ease, holding it