Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1206

Sherilyn froze, startled by the question.

So that's what he meant.

"No."

She shook her head, more accurately, she simply didn't care.

"This is my life. I make my own decisions—I don't need anyone's permission. Whether he likes it or not, it really doesn't matter."

"Sherilyn..."

Suddenly, Blake's eyes sharpened as he frowned and shot her a warning glance, subtly shaking his head.

He was signaling her to stop talking.

"Hm?"

Sherilyn didn't get it. Blake kept darting her looks, his eye twitching with effort.

Finally, Sherilyn caught on. She turned, glancing behind her.

Just a few steps away, Gilbert stood there. She had no idea when he'd arrived. He was tall and striking as ever, his handsome face unreadable.

"Ah-"

Blake let out an awkward laugh, quickly stepping forward to smooth things over. "Mr. Harrison, you're here."

slight nod, but his eyes stayed fixed on Sherilyn,

Blake read the room fast. "I'll leave you and Sherilyn to talk. I

"Alright."

the tension eased, and

lingered on

the last part of her conversation with

were adorably puffed as she chewed. "It's not that I want to—it's my job. Just like you. Do you want to be fighting with your siblings

raised an eyebrow. Sherilyn's wit was

of the time, he

"because you

"Of course not."

looked surprised and shook his head. "If it's something you love, you should do it. I'm not the kind of husband who'd keep you chained

happened with Caroline lately, Sherilyn

work would be a good distraction—a

work is a good

eyes falling to the curve of

was swept up today in a soft, low bun, leaving her neck exposed-

loose strands had fallen, framing her face

ocean blew a lock of hair

Sherilyn squeezed

his voice. "Did it

out, gently brushing the

fingertips inevitably grazed her

whole body tense and her back

noticed and frowned, his concern