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."

and took the glass, her eyes

was thick with

so careful

figured he must

his chair and watched her, a thousand

he supposed

lips and spoke, his voice low. "I had the medication

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

"What's wrong with you?"

hers, heavy with worry. "And... how long

She didn't answer.

a time, then placed the

did she lift her head to meet his

she spoke, it

I'm going to break

Gilbert's lungs. Bitterness washed over

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

"Gilbert."

him off with a gentle

know I was

Gilbert froze.

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

after what the

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