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?”

deciding to wait a bit longer before discussing

you rest well

replied with a laugh, playfully chiding, “Such a nag for someone so

were devoid of any displeasure, instead carrying a sweet

Gilbert received a call from

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

It’s been a while since we

Gilbert asked,

You, me,

08:27

tensed

had been planning to go anyway, but with Edgar attending, he

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

Gilbert sat down, his gaze drifting unintentionally towards Edgar, “Seems lively.”

“Cough, cough.”

gaze, especially after finding out

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly, his

to see how they would

received a package.

Mr. Gilbert

expected? Why should we always benefit

just smiled,

intuition told her this wasn’t