Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 901

All night long, Sherilyn dodged his questions.

Every time he opened his mouth, she’d skillfully change the subject.

“You’re doing this on purpose.”

Gilbert Johnson’s voice carried a hint of hurt, his eyes reflecting the lively sparkle in hers. “You promised me, you can’t back out now.”

“Let go first, then we can talk…”

He was holding her a bit too tightly, and Sherilyn Gomez struggled to break free, to no avail.

“No.”

Gilbert shook his head, his brows furrowed deeply, his gaze dark and unyielding as he stared at her.

“If I let you go, you’ll run off. Just say what you have to say, and then I’ll let go.”

This was his stubborn side showing.

But Sherilyn knew there was no escaping this. Reluctantly, she leaned into his embrace, tilting her head slightly.

“Yes, I did say that, but what I meant was giving you a chance, not necessarily committing to anything.”

“That’s enough for me.”

Gilbert’s eyes softened, his features gentle yet handsome.

“You used to like me a lot... I’ll work hard to make you feel that way again.”

Sweet nothings were always appealing.

If Sherilyn was still in her twenties, she might have been moved enough to embrace him tightly right then.

But in that moment, her hand, hanging by her side, clenched tightly, a subtle pain throbbing at the tip of her heart.

Her eyes were filled with deep confusion.

Could things really go back to the way they were?

…

Meanwhile, in the Sunset Ridge Community.

Francis Johnson was sitting opposite Rebecca White.

He had come on behalf of James tonight, whose stubborn insistence was for Rebecca White to become his tutor.

He had made his intentions clear to Rebecca White earlier.

Francis raised an eyebrow, guessing her thoughts.

In a firm voice, he said, “You’re working for me, and I provide the benefits. It’s compensation for your labor and nothing to feel uneasy about.”

Hoping to clear any misunderstandings about his intentions, “Don’t overthink it. Since you’ve already rejected me, I won’t keep pursuing you.”

Looking at Rebecca White’s pale face, he was blunt, “You’re beautiful, sure, but not to the extent that I can’t live without you.”

“…” Rebecca White was stunned, her eyes wide. Was this guy for real?

But his words, harsh as they were, eased her concerns significantly.

Gilbert didn’t press further. “Think it over and let me know when you’ve made up your mind.”

“Alright then.”

Rebecca hesitated, leaving some room for thought, not outright rejecting the offer.

Gilbert stood up, “I’ll take my leave then, waiting for your response.”

“Okay…”

Rebecca White got up to see him out.