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?”

Heading back

end, Francis never directly answered the question, simply instructing Sawyer, “Let’s go.

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drove away, Gilbert stood frozen, a heavy feeling in his chest. Knowing his brother as well

What about Caroline?

:

room, Sherilyn was

an eyebrow, playing coy. Why

room. Just go upstairs, alright?”

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

room?”

What else?

she might start rambling again, Gilbert gritted

at him. “I’ll

you think?”

score. Francis‘ visit meant she had to stay; otherwise, Gilbert and Caroline alone would be hard

her role as a shield

she turned and headed upstairs.

was taken aback. She had never seen Gilbert soothe someone like this before… The once hot headed ‘little wolf‘ had his tender

it seemed.

Sherilyn disappeared at the top of the stairs, Gilbert let out a sigh of relief

to Caroline.

looked a mess, her hair and shoulders damp, her eyes red and swollen

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