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."

out and took the glass, her

was

tentative, so careful to keep his

he must

watched her, a thousand tangled feelings

was he

spoke, his voice low. "I

look surprised, only

"What's wrong with you?"

hers, heavy with worry. "And... how long has it been

She didn't answer.

she finished her water one small sip at a

lift her head to meet

she spoke, it wasn't to answer his

she said, "I'm sick. I'm going to break my promise, Gilbert. I can't marry

air seemed to vanish from Gilbert's lungs. Bitterness washed over him, his lips trembling. "But...

the floor in agitation, his eyes rimmed with red. "It's just psychological... I'll find you the best therapist! If no one in

"Gilbert."

with a gentle

looked at him intently. "How did you know I

Gilbert froze.

off, but every time he started to worry, she'd act perfectly

now, after what the doctor

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