Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 170

After sitting for a while, Gilbert glanced at his watch and stood up. “I gotta run. Got someone waiting.”

“Leaving so soon?”

“Yeah, got a date,” Gilbert replied, getting up.

Yates smirked, teasing, “Caroline, huh?”

“It’s complicated.” Suddenly, Gilbert’s expression turned grim, and he shifted his gaze to Derek, who was eagerly watching the drama unfold.

His expression was more solemn than ever.

“I’m only going to say this once,” Gilbert began, his voice firm. “Caroline is my sister–in–law, and that’s all. I don’t want to hear any more jokes about her and me. Got it?”

That was unexpected. Why was Gilbert so serious about it all of a sudden? Hadn’t they been joking about it for years? But Gilbert had never reacted this strongly.

Yates and Derek could tell he meant business. If they pushed it, things would

turn sour.

“Alright, got it.”

“Sure thing.”

“Yeah.”

demeanor lightened. “I’m off

who’s the lucky lady?

her around sometime!”

“Yeah, introduce us!”

his hand dismissively. “Maybe, we’ll see!” “Got yourself a girl, huh?”

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anymore. He must

corner, tilting

was browsing job listings on her phone. She had just lost her job at Neon Nights Bar

Hearing the knock, she set her phone down and hurried to answer

bag in one hand and tossing his blazer over

caught the blazer.

the bag on the

table was the focal point of Sherilyn’s studio apartment, serving multiple purposes like dining, reading, and even as a

Gilbert unpacked the bag, he chatted, “Didn’t go out today? What are you up

not to show it, Sherilyn glared at him. “Nothing much,

landlord. She switched it on for

Gilbert glanced at the

shirtless men in swim trunks. Instantly, Gilbert’s mood soured. Was

narrowed his eyes, a hint of displeasure in his voice.

to the brewing storm, Sherilyn nodded casually. “Yeah, it’s entertaining.”