Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1036

She forgot - his neck was stiff, having just slapped on a plaster for relief.

"It's nothing."

Gilbert grinned, revealing a row of dazzling teeth, as he gripped her hand. "Go on, huh?"

Go on with what?

Sherilyn's face flushed a deep red as she jerked her hand away. "Behave, will you?"

Escaping his embrace, she announced, "I'm going to freshen up!"

Breaking free, she dashed into the bathroom.

"Tsck!"

Gilbert frowned, gently touching his stiff neck. He was so close to pulling off his charm offensive!

But still...

His lips curled into a smile, realizing that charm might just be a viable strategy after all.

...

After freshening up, Sherilyn was the first to head downstairs.

The housekeeper had just served breakfast when Gilbert made his way down as well.

"You're up early too?"

Sherilyn checked the time. "I've got to get ready for makeup. You could've slept in."

"Slept enough."

Gilbert smiled, taking her hand again. "I sleep better next to you."

Really?

Sherilyn glanced at the edge of the plaster peeking out from his collar. With his neck stiff, and he talks about good sleep quality?

Just then, Gilbert's phone buzzed in his pocket.

He let go of her hand but didn't step away, answering the call right in front of her.

"Yeah, it's me... Alright, I've got it, wait for my cue."

After hanging up, Gilbert checked the time. "It's too early for anything now..."

So, he put down his phone.

Sherilyn passed him a glass of green juice, casually inquiring, "Who were you planning to call?"

"My brother." Gilbert took a sip of the juice without hiding anything from her.