Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1089

As they strolled through the dimly lit park, Sherilyn squinted at a peculiar sight. Something was shimmering up in the trees.

"Hey, Gilbert," she said, nudging him. "I can't reach it. Can you give me a hand?"

"Sure thing," Gilbert replied with a grin. Without hesitation, he wrapped his arms around her waist and hoisted her up into the air.

"Whoa!" Sherilyn yelped, half-laughing, half-startled. "I meant for you to reach it yourself!"

"I am helping you, aren't I?" Gilbert chuckled, raising an eyebrow in mock innocence.

Sherilyn blinked, a bit taken aback. Was that what she had meant?

"Come on!" Gilbert jostled her slightly, urging her on. "You wanted to see what it is, right?"

"Right," Sherilyn murmured, finally reaching up to grab the glimmering object. With a gentle tug, it came free.

"What is it?" Gilbert asked, steadying her back on the ground and holding her close.

"Here," Sherilyn said, holding it up for him to see. "It's a rose. But..."

She looked puzzled. "It's got a little light tied to it and was hanging from the tree. Why?"

"Beats me," Gilbert shrugged, looking as baffled as she felt.

"Strange..." Sherilyn mused, examining the rose. Just as they were about to leave, she noticed another glint in the distance.

"Hey, there's another one!" she exclaimed.

This time, Gilbert didn't need Sherilyn to point it out. He grabbed her hand. "Let's check it out."

They were in a small grove of trees, the kind that kids might dare each other to explore on a summer night. Just like before, something was dangling from the branches.

Sherilyn gave Gilbert a look, and he quickly wrapped his arms around her waist again. She swatted him playfully.

"Are you serious?" she teased, rolling her eyes. "Just grab it already!"

"Alright, alright…" Gilbert grinned, stretching up easily to retrieve the object. He handed it to her with a flourish. "A flower for a lovely lady."