Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1191

Through the closed door, Gilbert could hear the sound of running water from the bathroom.

He frowned, feeling a strange sense of déjà vu.

Just now, Sherilyn had really pulled away from him.

He'd seen her like this before.

It had been a long time ago-over a year, actually-back when Sherilyn had first come back to Sunhaven.

Without even realizing it, Gilbert had started to feel possessive of her, like she was someone he just couldn't let go of.

Back then, when he tried to get close to her, she reacted the same way-pulling away, tense and guarded. It had been obvious, almost painful.

But later, she accepted him. They'd been together for ages now-shared everything, been through the most intimate things countless times. She'd never acted like that again.

So, he'd let it go, convinced it was just the past.

But tonight—why was she shutting him out again?

And what else...?

He was lost in thought when the water finally shut off.

himself together, Gilbert knocked softly on the door.

there? Would you open the

there was a spare key for

get the

still, nothing

away, ready to fetch

the door

through him as he

the feeling froze in an

stood in the doorway, looking pale as a ghost. She'd washed her face— her skin was still wet, beads of water clinging to her cheeks.

up like she was

"Sherilyn..."

Gilbert reached out instinctively.

recoiled, stepping back too fast-her shoulder blade smacked into the door frame with a dull thud. She winced, pain flickering across

late how he must look. He pulled his hand back and stepped away, trying to give her space. "I

tension slowly draining from her posture, though her hands stayed balled tight at

Gilbert's voice was gentle, almost pleading. "I'll stay right here, okay? I just want

her eyes closed, hands still tight, giving no answer. But her silence was answer

weight settle on his chest. "Is it... Do you hate me

told him

be like this too, back when

he could finish, Sherilyn raised a hand and pointed