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.

midst of their conversation, neither had noticed Sherilyn turning around, heading

“Caroline, calm down.”

something off. “Why are you pushing me to do

“Gilbert!“.

welled up with tears, pleading, Please, for me and for

“Caroline…”

Haven’t you warmed up to

by Caroline’s emotional state. “Calm down, why would

1/3

10:32

gaze halted, spotting

her shoulder, looked as composed as ever. “Sorry to

“Oh, okay.”

nodded blankly, then suddenly snapped to. “Wait, Sherilyn, let me drive you!”

“No need…”

to, it’ll be

to the garage, then turned

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

“Don’t touch me!”

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

steadying herself against the wall, managed to

“What about me?”

“Caroline, do you think

her fist, “I’ll punch you! I might

ponytail, she turned and