Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1310

He nodded with a soft smile. "Thank you."

He looked down at Sherilyn. "You're a wonderful person too."

"..." Sherilyn blinked. How did this turn into a mutual compliment session?

"So..."

Nanson's mouth went dry. His nerves hadn't lessened in the slightest, but he kept his voice soft and gentle.

"Would you be opposed to... taking things a step further with this great guy?"

"!"

Sherilyn was genuinely stunned.

He really just came right out and asked!

When did he start seeing her that way?

Had she really been that oblivious?

Thinking back to the night Gilbert had drunkenly cried and caused a scene at her door... Nanson had clearly been much sharper about the situation than she was.

"I..." Sherilyn's eyes darted away, unable to meet his intense gaze.

He really was a fantastic person, but taking things further with him? She had honestly never considered it.

It wasn't anything against him personally; she simply wasn't in the headspace for romance right now.

The reason she had been so decisive in her rejection of Gilbert was so he would stop interfering in her life.

Right now, her focus was entirely on two things.

Raising Jenna and building her career.

She furrowed her brows, answering with gentle hesitation. "I'm sorry, but I just don't have any plans for that right now."

She thought for a moment before adding softly.

"When will I? It might take a very, very long time. Honestly, I don't even know... Do you understand?"

Her underlying message was clear—she didn't want him waiting around or getting his hopes up.

"Yes, I understand completely."

Nanson nodded, unable to hide a flash of disappointment as he furrowed his brow.

"I was too forward. It's true that I have feelings for you, but I honestly didn't plan on bringing it up this early..."

In his slight panic, his words stumbled out. "I know you just got out of a major relationship, and you need time to heal."

The more he explained, the guiltier he felt.

"Sigh."

Nanson clicked his tongue in frustration, rubbing his temples. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have put that on you and made you uncomfortable... I rushed things, and I apologize."

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