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?”

a bit longer before discussing his brother’s issue until he was

sure you rest well and don’t skip

a laugh, playfully chiding, “Such a

devoid of

seeing Caroline off, Gilbert received a call from

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

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

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

“Who else? You, me,

08:27

tensed slightly. “Sounds good.”

to go anyway, but with Edgar attending,

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

big joke?” Gilbert sat down, his gaze drifting unintentionally towards

“Cough, cough.”

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

“Gilbert.”

nodded slightly, his demeanor cool.

not lost on Gilbert, who was curious to see how they would behave

received a package.

“Did Mr. Gilbert send that

expected? Why should we always

just smiled,

intuition told her this wasn’t