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.

neither had noticed Sherilyn turning around, heading towards the door and towards

“Caroline, calm down.”

deeply, sensing something off. “Why are

“Gilbert!“.

up with tears, pleading, Please, for me and

“Caroline…”

you warmed up to her a bit?”

concerned by Caroline’s emotional

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gaze halted, spotting Sherilyn.

backpack slung over her shoulder, looked as composed as ever. “Sorry to

“Oh, okay.”

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

“No need…”

to, it’ll be quick!”

dash to the garage, then turned

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

“Don’t touch me!”

a smirk, and with a vigorous shake, she broke

against the wall, managed to

“What about me?”

before she could say more, “Caroline, do you think I can’t handle you? Try touching me again, see

a sudden raise of her fist, “I’ll punch you! I might not beat a

proud flick of her ponytail, she