Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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?”

tired. Heading back

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

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stood frozen, a heavy feeling in his chest. Knowing his brother as well as he did, he feared this might actually be true.

What about Caroline?

:

Sherilyn was yawning, arms crossed.

okay?” “Hmm,” Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, playing coy. Why am I

go

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

room?”

What else?

rambling again, Gilbert gritted his

mumbled, frowning at

you think?”

meant she had to stay; otherwise,

so her role as a

off Gilbert’s hand, she turned and headed

aback. She had never seen Gilbert soothe someone like this before… The once

it seemed.

the top of the stairs, Gilbert let out a sigh of relief

to Caroline.

hair and shoulders damp, her eyes red and

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