Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 383

“Caroline!” Gilbert frowned, hastily interrupting her, “You’re kind of obsessing over this. You know our brother; if he promised you something he won’t go back on his word.”

“Yeah,” Caroline replied, her voice tinged with resignation.

“So, stop worrying,” Gilbert thought she’d taken his advice to heart, finally seeing reason. “He would never betray you.”

Betrayal? She had once believed that, but now, doubt clouded her mind.

“Let’s change the subject.”

Shifting gears, Caroline continued making beef pies, a hint of a smile on her face, “You haven’t had these in a while. Eat up later; I remember you could eat a lot.”

“It’s no trouble, really. The cleaner will be here soon anyway…”

“Gilbert.” Caroline suddenly asked, “I couldn’t find the black pepper powder. Are we out?”

“Are we?”

Gilbert’s brow furrowed, and he stood up immediately, “Then I’ll go buy some!”

“No need!” Caroline laughed, stopping him, “You know I don’t really eat it much. Just

wondered if we had some, that’s all.”

we need it.”

shook his head, “Sherilyn likes it. I’ll go get some; the

“Ah, Gilbert…”

to no avail. Watching him leave,

out of

planned, with a jar of

took a while,” Caroline

have Sherilyn’s favorite brand. I had

echoed from upstairs–Sherilyn

“Sherilyn.”

to greet her, carefully reading her expression.

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So

“You guys have been up earlier, haven’t

guys…‘ She’d lumped Gilbert and Caroline together, subtly distancing herself.

the tightness in his chest, Gilbert took her

lead her to the dining room.

kitchen, finishing up. Hearing them, she looked over, “Oh, Sherilyn,

could understand the deep disdain hidden in

a seat.”

her hand, “I’ll help

Caroline, “Let me do