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 now.”

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

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

What about Caroline?

:

living room, Sherilyn

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 I stayed too, wouldn’t it?” “Sherilyn.” Gilbert’s grip on her

Just go upstairs,

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

room?”

What else?

she might start rambling again, Gilbert gritted his teeth. “What

Sherilyn mumbled, frowning at him.

you think?”

she had to stay; otherwise, Gilbert and Caroline alone would be hard

so her role as a shield was still quite useful.

she turned and headed

soothe someone like this before… The once hot headed

it seemed.

the stairs, Gilbert let

to Caroline.

damp, her eyes red and swollen

a seat. I’ll