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.

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

“Caroline, calm down.”

off. “Why are you pushing me to

“Gilbert!“.

eyes welled up with tears, pleading, Please, for me and for Francis, would

“Caroline…”

Haven’t you warmed up to her a

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

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halted, spotting

as composed as ever. “Sorry to

“Oh, okay.”

suddenly snapped to. “Wait,

“No need…”

asked me to,

Gilbert dash to the garage,

caught her arm. “You can’t leave! Didn’t you hear Gilbert? He asked you

“Don’t touch me!”

a vigorous shake, she broke free from Caroline’s grasp, sending

Caroline, steadying herself against the wall,

“What about me?”

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

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

proud flick of her ponytail, she