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 his brother’s issue

sure you rest well and don’t skip meals.”

it,” Caroline replied with a laugh, playfully chiding, “Such a nag for

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

seeing Caroline off, Gilbert received a call from

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

to Neon Nights Bar tonight? It’s been a while since we all got together.”

Gilbert asked, “Who’s all

else? You, me, Derek, and oh, Edgar’s

08:27

tensed slightly. “Sounds

but with Edgar

the time Gilbert arrived, Yates and the others were already

down, his gaze drifting unintentionally towards

“Cough, cough.”

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

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly,

on Gilbert, who was curious to see how

received a

A colleague curiously asked, “Did Mr. Gilbert send that just to you

come on! Isn’t that expected? Why should we always benefit from their personal exchanges?”

smiled, saying

this wasn’t from Gilbert.