Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 5

When seeing Sherilyn on the couch, Gilbert's charming green eyes narrowed in displeasure. "Why didn't you answer the door?"

‘Because I didn't have the strength.’ Sherilyn thought to herself silently.

But she didn't explain but only shook her head. She knew that any explanation was just an excuse in his eyes.

When someone dislikes you, even your breathing seems to bother them.

Sherilyn felt uncomfortable and asked directly, "What brings you here?"

He didn't even want to see her, did he?

"Hmph, you think I actually wanted to be here?" Gilbert's disdain for her was palpable as he gave her a cold look. "Grandma sent me to ensure you got on your flight!"

Oh, so that was it.

Sherilyn's heart sank. What was she still hoping for?

"Where's your luggage? Upstairs?" Gilbert was growing impatient. To him, every extra moment in this place, every additional glance at Sherilyn, was a torment!

Sherilyn nodded, then shook her head. "It's upstairs, but I haven't finished packing..."

She was supposed to continue packing when she got home the night before. But she felt unwell and fell asleep.

"What?" After hearing that, Gilbert's expression turned colder. "You have all day to do nothing, and you can't even pack a suitcase?"

Seeing Sherilyn's dazed expression, anger surged within him. She couldn't possibly be thinking of staying, could she?

He snapped, urging her forward. "What are you spacing out for? Get packing now!"

"Oh, okay." Sherilyn nodded blankly and hurried upstairs.

Just walking those few steps, she broke out in a cold sweat. Something was off. She felt her forehead. It was burning hot! Even the air she exhaled felt like fire! She had a fever. It must have been from getting caught in the rain the day before.

Her first instinct was to go to her room and get some cold medicine. As she was about to take it, she stopped abruptly.