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.

Sherilyn turning around, heading towards the door and towards them…

“Caroline, calm down.”

deeply, sensing something off. “Why are you pushing me

“Gilbert!“.

Please, for me and for Francis,

“Caroline…”

you warmed up

Caroline…” Gilbert was deeply concerned by Caroline’s emotional state. “Calm down, why

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halted, spotting

as composed as ever. “Sorry to interrupt, I’ll be leaving

“Oh, okay.”

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

“No need…”

asked me to, it’ll be quick!”

dash to the garage, then

Didn’t you hear Gilbert? He asked you

“Don’t touch me!”

smirk, and with a vigorous shake, she broke free from Caroline’s grasp, sending her

steadying herself against the wall, managed to regain her

“What about me?”

more, “Caroline, do you think I can’t handle you? Try touching me

sudden raise of her fist, “I’ll punch you! I might not beat a man, but I sure can take you down.”

of her ponytail, she turned and left without looking back.