Chapter 378

Francis‘ mood visibly darkened at the mention of the evening’s events.

“Big brother.” It was clear to Gilbert that Francis was seething with anger. “Caroline will stay here tonight. Let her cool down, and then you two can talk, okay?”

After a few moments of heavy silence, Francis turned his gaze to Caroline, who stubbornly faced away from him. “If you’re hell–bent on staying, then stay. We can talk when you’re ready to spill.”

He then wheeled himself away.

Gilbert hurried after him to see him out.

“Big brother.”

Outside, Sawyer was waiting.

Gilbert helped Francis into the car, hesitating as if wanting to say something more. “Big

brother…”

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Francis glanced at his brother, a hint of sarcasm in his tone. “What is it now?”

Gilbert bit his cheek, deciding to just ask, “Do you, by any chance, have someone else?”

Francis fell silent. A long moment passed without a word.

“Big brother?”

Heading back

answered the question, simply instructing Sawyer, “Let’s go. “Yes, Mr. Francis.”

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feeling in his chest. Knowing his brother

What about Caroline?

:

room, Sherilyn

now?” Stepping closer, Gilbert took her wrist gently. “Don’t stir things up. Just go upstairs, okay?” “Hmm,” Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, playing coy. Why am I stirring things up?” Pointing at Caroline, “She wants to stay, right? It’d be awkward if

go upstairs,

Sherilyn’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You’re making her sleep in

room?”

What else?

start rambling again, Gilbert gritted his teeth.

frowning at him. “I’ll

you think?”

visit meant she had to stay; otherwise, Gilbert and

a shield was still quite

off Gilbert’s hand, she turned and headed upstairs.

Gilbert soothe someone like

it seemed.

Gilbert let out a sigh of relief

to Caroline.

mess, her hair and shoulders damp, her eyes

Gilbert motioned towards the sofa. “Take a seat. I’ll get

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