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?”

wait a bit longer before discussing

well and don’t

it,” Caroline replied with a laugh, playfully chiding,

her words sounded like a complaint, they were devoid of any displeasure,

Gilbert received a

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

to Neon Nights Bar tonight? It’s been a while since we all got together.”

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

else? You, me, Derek, and

08:27

Gilbert’s expression tensed

anyway, but with Edgar attending,

Gilbert arrived, Yates and the others were already there, deep in

his gaze drifting

“Cough, cough.”

gaze, especially after finding

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly, his demeanor cool.

curious to see how they would behave under his watchful eye.

received a package.

curiously asked, “Did Mr. Gilbert send that just to you

Why should we always benefit from

just smiled, saying nothing.

her this wasn’t from