Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 150

“You really don’t have to,” Gilbert quickly interjected, “You’re not like those without any background or resources, right?”

His protective tone was so apparent that Caroline paused for a moment, looking at him with a smile.

Gilbert seemed puzzled, as if he had said something wrong.

“I mean, don’t push yourself too hard. Francis… he’d worry about you.”

Francis?

He was just dropping Francis name as an excuse to look out for her, wasn’t he?

Caroline just smiled softly, not exposing him. “I’ll keep that in mind, thanks.”

The rest of the ride passed in silence.

The driver took Caroline to her destination.

The area was bustling, making it inconvenient for Gilbert to step out.

“I should go now.” Caroline put on her sunglasses and mask, turning to leave.

“Caroline…

Suddenly, Gilbert called out to her.

“Yes?” Caroline turned back, looking at him curiously, “Something else?”

a bit longer before discussing his

sure you rest well and

replied with a laugh, playfully chiding, “Such a nag for

devoid of any displeasure, instead carrying a

Caroline off, Gilbert received a call from

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

Bar tonight? It’s been a while since we

Gilbert asked, “Who’s all gonna be there?”

“Who else? You, me, Derek, and oh, Edgar’s

08:27

Gilbert’s expression tensed slightly. “Sounds good.”

to go anyway, but with Edgar attending, he felt even

the time Gilbert arrived, Yates and the others

his gaze drifting unintentionally towards

“Cough, cough.”

especially after finding

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly,

to see how they would behave under his watchful

received a package.

“Did Mr. Gilbert

Why should we always benefit from their

smiled, saying nothing.

told her this