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.”

lightened. “I’m off

the lucky lady? You’ve

around sometime!”

“Yeah, introduce us!”

Gilbert waved his hand dismissively. “Maybe, we’ll see!” “Got

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doesn’t want us joking anymore.

corner, tilting his head back to take

the knock came, Sherilyn was browsing job listings on her phone. She had just

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

stepped in first as Gilbert walked in, holding a bag in one hand and tossing his blazer over

off guard, Sherilyn clumsily caught the blazer. Gilbert had shown up again!

placing the bag on

multiple purposes like dining, reading, and even as a makeshift vanity.

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

to show it, Sherilyn glared at him. “Nothing much, just watching

switched it on for

glanced at the

men in swim trunks. Instantly, Gilbert’s mood soured. Was that what she had been

narrowed his eyes, a hint

the brewing storm, Sherilyn nodded casually.