To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 1039 That Sunnavabitch!

Gilbert eased up upon hearing that. "You have a point. Being too opposed right now will only incur Zack's hatred.’

He had thought of breaking the two up from the start, just hadn't put things into action. But now, Jenny's words had opened yet another window of understanding for him. It wasn't like Gilbert actually wanted to stay at a stalemate with Zack forever.

"We'll wait and see first." Jenny nodded, glad that her brother was taking her advice.

Gilbert then shifted his focus to Alec, having seen him speak to Jenny earlier by the fence. ’What did Alec Faust want? Does he live next door?"

"He..."

"Hasn't given up, has he?" Gilbert questioned. He'd thought Alec might feel defeated when Jenny moved in with Evan and finally gave up. The doctor was never certain whether Evan's injuries would heal. Therefore, there was a chance that Jenny would have to stay by his side for a long, long time. He imagined Alec would surrender under the pressure.

sighed, glancing out the window to find

not wanting to drag Alec down, yet

him?’ Gilbert went straight to the point, which only invited

Evan Clarke. It's not like he’ll wither away and die." No way was

of the gentlemanly Evan had completely

Gilbert to bring it up. "He saved my life, Gil.

going to sacrifice your

to that. "Alright, I know how to handle this. Just leave it to

her how exactly she planned to when he saw how worried she looked. So he pursed his lips and let it go for the time

to silently helping him

darkened by several