Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 278

“What?” Gilbert gasped in shock. “Why would you say that?”

Could it be, “You know the Fergusons are against their relationship?”

No, even if Caroline knew, why would she come to mend fences? What was she thinking?

Surely, she didn’t pity Sherilyn, thinking she was unwanted and hoping Gilbert would step in.

After all, Caroline and Sherilyn had never been friends.

“You…”

Before Gilbert could press for answers, Caroline’s expression shifted dramatically, filled with sheer panic.

She had only hoped to stir up more suitors for Sherilyn, thereby lessening Francis’s obsession.

She had never anticipated trouble from Edgar’s end.

“The Fergusons object?”

Caroline was frantic. “Then, have they… broken up?”

Gilbert fell silent for a moment before replying, “Not sure, but it seems likely… soon…”

“No way!”

Caroline’s mind was in turmoil, sensing an added danger, she grabbed

“What are you waiting for? Isn’t this the perfect opportunity for you?”

urgently.

their conversation, neither had noticed Sherilyn turning around, heading towards the door and towards them…

“Caroline, calm down.”

off. “Why are

“Gilbert!“.

with tears, pleading, Please, for me and

“Caroline…”

Haven’t you warmed up to her

was deeply concerned by Caroline’s emotional state.

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gaze halted, spotting

as ever.

“Oh, okay.”

then suddenly snapped to. “Wait, Sherilyn, let me drive

“No need…”

me to, it’ll be quick!”

frowned, watching Gilbert dash to the garage, then turned to

caught her arm. “You can’t leave! Didn’t you hear

“Don’t touch me!”

lips twitched into a smirk, and with a vigorous shake, she broke free from Caroline’s grasp,

Caroline, steadying herself against the wall, managed to regain her footing.

“What about me?”

she could say more, “Caroline, do you think

might

with a proud flick of her ponytail, she turned and left without looking back.