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

was thick

him so tentative, so careful

he must already

watched her, a thousand

was he supposed to

spoke, his voice low. "I had the

surprised, only stunned for

"What's wrong with you?"

gaze searched hers, heavy with worry. "And...

She didn't answer.

small sip at a

then did she lift her head to

when she spoke, it wasn't to

I'm going to break my

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

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

"Gilbert."

off with a gentle

at him intently. "How did you know I

Gilbert froze.

she'd act perfectly

after what

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