Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1149

"Sherilyn?"

As they stepped out of the main building, Gilbert looked down at Sherilyn, his voice soft and reassuring. "Just ignore what the old man said..."

Sherilyn suddenly looked up, her eyes slightly red as she shook her head. "The Martin family is no good! If my mom were alive, if she knew they, as my family, showed up at the wedding, she’d be so upset."

"I know, I know..." Gilbert nodded quickly.

But Sherilyn seemed not to hear him, her brows furrowed as she choked out, "If you think less of me because I don't have family, if you feel embarrassed, then let's not get married. You can find someone else..."

"Don't say that!"

Gilbert was startled, his face paling as he lifted his hand to gently cover her mouth. "Did I ever say I thought less of you?"

"But..."

"Are you going to leave me just because of a few silly words from an old man?"

Gilbert's brow furrowed deeply, his eyes darkening. "You promised me you wouldn't leave! Do you want me to die?"

He took her hands and placed them on either side of his temples. "If you leave me, this will explode! I’ll die!"

Sherilyn was taken aback, quickly shaking her head. "No, I didn't mean that..."

"I just..."

"It's my fault."

Gilbert couldn't bear to see her so troubled and felt genuinely guilty. "I didn't know the old man would say those things... Don't worry, I'll set things straight with him."

He held her hand and kissed it softly. "Promise me you won't say you don't want me again. No next time, okay? Promise me!"

"...Okay."

Sherilyn finally nodded in agreement.

But deep down, there was still a knot in her heart.

...

Earlier, Francis had mentioned he would get in touch with Sherilyn. Sure enough, two days later, he did.

That morning, Sherilyn brought Gilbert his medication. "Here, take this."

Just as Gilbert lifted the glass, Sherilyn's phone rang.

"Hey, big brother... Today? Alright, got it."