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?”

to wait a bit longer before discussing his

you rest well and don’t skip

Caroline replied with a laugh, playfully chiding,

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

off, Gilbert received

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

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

smirk, Gilbert asked,

“Who else? You, me,

08:27

expression tensed slightly. “Sounds

planning to go anyway, but with

the others were already there, deep in conversation and

sat down, his gaze drifting

“Cough, cough.”

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

“Gilbert.”

slightly, his

not lost on Gilbert, who was curious to see how

a

curiously asked, “Did Mr. Gilbert

should we

smiled, saying

intuition told her this wasn’t from