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?”

his head, deciding to wait a bit longer before discussing his brother’s issue until he

rest well

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

like a complaint, they were devoid of any displeasure, instead carrying a sweet undertone.

off, Gilbert received

“Where you at?”

“What’s up?”

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

a slight smirk, Gilbert asked, “Who’s all gonna be there?”

Yates chuckled, “Who else? You, me, Derek, and oh, Edgar’s

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expression tensed slightly.

planning to go anyway, but with Edgar attending, he felt

arrived, Yates and the others were already there, deep

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

“Cough, cough.”

felt uneasy under his gaze, especially after finding out

“Gilbert.”

Gilbert nodded slightly,

to see how they would behave under his watchful

a package.

“Did Mr. Gilbert send

that expected? Why should we

just smiled,

told her this wasn’t