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 towards

“Caroline, calm down.”

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

“Gilbert!“.

eyes welled up with tears, pleading, Please, for me and for Francis, would you consider dating Sherilyn?”

“Caroline…”

up

was deeply concerned by Caroline’s emotional state. “Calm down, why would you

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halted,

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

“Oh, okay.”

nodded blankly, then suddenly snapped to.

“No need…”

me to, it’ll

Gilbert dash to the garage, then turned to leave without hesitation.

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

“Don’t touch me!”

vigorous shake, she broke

Caroline, steadying herself against the wall, managed to regain

“What about me?”

cut her off before she could say more, “Caroline, do you think I can’t handle you? Try touching me again, see what happens.”

“I’ll punch you! I might not beat

proud flick of her ponytail, she turned

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