Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?



"Hello?"

Sherilyn barely got a word out before realizing the line was dead.

She glanced at her phone, a bit bewildered... did he just hang up without a word?

Really?

Sherilyn chuckled helplessly and instructed Naomi, "Wait here, okay? I'm going to say hi to Blake."

"Alright."

When Sherilyn explained to Blake that Gilbert was coming, he naturally didn't hold her back.

"You'd better hurry, don't keep Mr. Harrison waiting."

"Thanks, Blake."

Just as she turned to leave, her phone rang again.

Sherilyn answered quickly, "Are you here?"

"Yeah," Gilbert replied, amusement in his voice. "I'm by the west gate. Should I come in, or will you come out?"

"You wait there, I'm coming out," she insisted.

No way was she letting him come into the party with all those people around. He'd be swarmed in no time. She hung up and gathered her dress, heading out quickly towards the west gate.

This part of the venue was quieter, closer to the parking lot exit.

Sherilyn jogged ahead, Candida taking long strides to keep up, with Naomi trailing behind.

As soon as she stepped out the west gate, Sherilyn stopped, slightly out of breath.

She lifted her gaze and spotted Gilbert leaning casually against his car.

The row of streetlights cast a glow from behind him, softening his usually sharp features.

Gilbert watched her closely, his eyes twinkling with an affectionate smile.

"Sherilyn!" he called out, opening his arms wide.noveldrama

Something sparked inside Sherilyn, and before her brain could catch up, her body had already reacted...

She broke into a run towards him.

"Sherilyn!"

Gilbert saw it all; as soon as she moved, he was striding towards her.

In no time, they met, face to face, close enough to touch... and Sherilyn suddenly halted.

"Sherilyn?"

Gilbert was puzzled, unsure of her hesitation, his heart pounding with nerves.

Then, in a swift motion, Sherilyn lifted onto her toes and rushed into his arms.

Gilbert's expression softened, and he instinctively caught her securely.

In that moment...

The emptiness in his heart was finally filled.

With one hand supporting her back and the other around her waist, he practically lifted her off the ground.

He buried his face in the crook of her

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The next moment, he cupped her chin and kissed her, unable to hold back any longer.

Sherilyn was momentarily stunned, then closed her eyes, wrapping her arms around his neck more tightly.

She was responding to him!

Unlike before, when it was just his unilateral affection.

Gilbert definitely noticed.

With eyes shut, his brows lifted slightly, arms tightening as if he wanted to merge her into himself.

He was ecstatic, nearly delirious with joy!

At this moment, no amount of lingering kisses could satisfy him.

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Without Sherilyn having to take a single step, he carried her to the car, cradling her in his lap.

As if that wasn't enough, he intertwined their fingers, holding her hand tightly.

Mindful of the driver, Gilbert was restrained, occasionally bending down to plant a gentle kiss on her forehead.

He whispered near her ear, "Don't worry, we'll be there soon..."

Sherilyn's cheeks flushed, unable to move from his embrace, she could only protest with her eyes.

"I'm not the one who's in a rush."

"Right, you're not rushing," Gilbert replied, chuckling, "It's me. I'm one who's rushing. I'm very

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