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.

noticed Sherilyn

“Caroline, calm down.”

off. “Why are you pushing me

“Gilbert!“.

Please, for me and for Francis,

“Caroline…”

you warmed up

Gilbert was deeply concerned by Caroline’s emotional

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gaze halted, spotting

slung over her shoulder, looked as composed as ever. “Sorry to interrupt, I’ll be

“Oh, okay.”

blankly, then suddenly snapped to. “Wait, Sherilyn,

“No need…”

asked me to, it’ll be

Gilbert dash to the garage, then turned to leave without

can’t leave! Didn’t you hear Gilbert? He asked you to wait!”

“Don’t touch me!”

vigorous shake, she broke free

Caroline, steadying herself against the wall, managed

“What about me?”

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

fist, “I’ll punch you! I might not beat a man, but I sure can

a proud flick of her ponytail, she turned

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