Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 404

And there it was, the bombshell - Sherilyn was pregnant. The very thought of Gilbert discovering this sent shivers down her spine.

"Gilbert."

She could hardly bear to think about it, struggling with her words as she pointed at Karol. "You've already got a girlfriend. You don't need me."

"Oh, her?"

Gilbert chuckled, raising an eyebrow without bothering to explain.

"I was thinking, you know, you make a good point. Maybe I should try seeing other women, get myself a new girlfriend..."

His gaze drifted down, locking onto Sherilyn's face with an intensity that felt almost tangible.

"But then, what to do? After trying, I realized, it just doesn't work... No other woman seems to satisfy me. It's always you who fits my heart the best."

His breath, warm and slightly humid, brushed against her face, making Sherilyn shiver uncontrollably, not from the cold but from sheer trepidation!

She stared at him, lips tightly sealed, refusing to utter a word.

Gilbert just laughed, not pressing her for an answer.

"Silent, huh? No worries. This is a big decision, so take your time. Once you've made up your mind, give me a call. But remember—"

His smile vanished, and his tone shifted.

"You only get one shot at this. I'll accept your decision, no excuses."

With that, he took her hand.

"What?" Sherilyn was taken aback. "What are you doing?" Was he planning to take her away right now? By force?

"Such a temper?" Gilbert seemed somewhat helpless, shaking his head. "Relax, I meant what I said about giving you time. I brought you here, so naturally, I'll take you back."

After all, it was getting late. And Sherilyn, a girl on her own in Sunhaven, had already had a couple of bad encounters.

"Let's go. I'll take you home."

Leading the way, he pulled Sherilyn towards the exit.

"Uh, Mr. Johnson..."