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?”

his head, deciding to wait a bit longer before discussing his brother’s issue until he was

well

a laugh, playfully chiding, “Such a nag for someone

a complaint, they were devoid of any displeasure, instead

off, Gilbert received a

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

Nights Bar tonight? It’s been a while since

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

You, me, Derek, and oh,

08:27

tensed slightly. “Sounds good.”

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

Yates and the others were already there, deep in conversation and

his gaze drifting unintentionally towards

“Cough, cough.”

gaze, especially after finding out Sherilyn was his ex–wife,

“Gilbert.”

slightly, his

was curious to see how they would behave under

a package.

colleague curiously asked, “Did Mr. Gilbert send that just to you today?”

Isn’t that expected? Why should we always

just smiled, saying

told her this wasn’t from Gilbert.