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?”

deciding to wait a bit longer before discussing his brother’s issue

sure you rest well and don’t skip

playfully chiding, “Such a nag for

were devoid of any

off, Gilbert received a call from

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

to Neon Nights Bar tonight? It’s been a while since

slight smirk, Gilbert asked, “Who’s all gonna be

else? You, me, Derek, and oh, Edgar’s

08:27

expression tensed slightly. “Sounds

had been planning to go anyway, but with Edgar attending, he felt even more compelled.

the others

his gaze drifting unintentionally

“Cough, cough.”

felt uneasy under his gaze, especially after finding out Sherilyn was his ex–wife, and coughed nervously.

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly, his

lost on Gilbert, who was curious to see how

received a

colleague curiously asked, “Did Mr. Gilbert send that

expected? Why should we always

just smiled, saying nothing.

this wasn’t