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?”

head, deciding to wait a bit longer before discussing his

well and don’t

with a laugh, playfully chiding, “Such

like a complaint, they were devoid of

seeing Caroline off, Gilbert received

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

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

smirk, Gilbert asked, “Who’s all

me, Derek, and oh, Edgar’s

08:27

Gilbert’s expression tensed slightly. “Sounds

go anyway, but with Edgar attending, he felt

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

Gilbert sat down, his gaze drifting

“Cough, cough.”

finding out Sherilyn

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly, his demeanor cool.

was curious to

received a

curiously asked, “Did Mr. Gilbert

Why should

smiled,

intuition told her this wasn’t from Gilbert.