Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1224

Chapter 1224

Sherilyn...

It was true.

Clutching the pill bottle, Gilbert felt an ache twist deep in his chest.

When Sherilyn woke, Gilbert was already back, sitting quietly at her bedside.

"You're awake?"

He stood from his chair as soon as her eyes opened, but kept a safe distance, asking gently, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay." Sherilyn nodded, propping herself up against the pillows.

"Would you like some water?"

"Yes, please."

Gilbert got up, poured a glass, and set it on the nightstand, leaning in just enough

to place it within her reach. "It's hot-almost too hot."

He remembered her quirks: she never cared for lukewarm water. It had to be either piping hot or ice-cold.

"Thank you."

the glass, her eyes lowered as she sipped, slow and

was thick

him so tentative, so careful to keep

he

returned to his chair and watched her, a thousand tangled feelings tightening inside

was he

his lips and spoke, his voice

see." Sherilyn didn't look surprised, only stunned for

"What's wrong with you?"

gaze searched hers, heavy with worry. "And... how long has

She didn't answer.

she finished her water one small sip at a time, then placed the empty

then did she lift her head to meet

she spoke, it wasn't to answer

sick. I'm going to break my promise, Gilbert. I can't

from Gilbert's lungs. Bitterness washed over him, his

rimmed with red. "It's just psychological... I'll find you the best therapist! If no one in Sunhaven can help, we'll

"Gilbert."

with a gentle laugh,

know

Gilbert froze.

always suspected something was off, but every time he started to worry, she'd

now, after what the

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