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?”

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

you rest well and don’t skip

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

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

Caroline off, Gilbert received

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

Nights Bar tonight? It’s been a

slight smirk, Gilbert asked, “Who’s all

chuckled, “Who else? You, me,

08:27

Gilbert’s expression tensed slightly.

anyway, but with Edgar attending, he felt

the others were already there, deep in

down, his gaze

“Cough, cough.”

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

“Gilbert.”

nodded slightly, his demeanor cool.

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

a

Gilbert send

on! Isn’t that expected? Why should we

just smiled,

this wasn’t from