Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 395

“Feeling any better?”

Caroline rested against the headboard, her

complexion pale, managing a weak smile. “Much better, thanks.”

“That’s good to hear. Big brother will be here

soon. Here, have some water.”

Gilbert picked up the glass from the nightstand, offering it to her with a straw. Caroline didn’t

even need to lift her hands, just opened her mouth to sip.

Knock, knock.

Sherilyn paused, then gave a symbolic knock on

the door. “Sorry to interrupt.”

Gilbert remained seated, silent.

“Sherilyn?” Caroline’s eyes sparkled with recognition, a faint smile on her lips.

She glanced at Gilbert, signaling him to offer

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Sherilyn a seat.

Gilbert raised an eyebrow stood up, moved aside with his hands in his pockets, still saying nothing. “I’d rather stand.” Sherilyn didn’t look at him, her gaze fixed on Caroline.

“There are things I need to discuss with you

alone.”

asking Gilbert to leave.

Sherilyn might want to discuss. “Gilbert… could you give us

was reluctant. “I promised big brother I wouldn’t leave your side until he

arrives.”

worried Sherilyn might

gaze turning sharp. “Mr. Gilbert,

her, just

me.”

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Was that what he was

implying?

the cops on her? If it weren’t for

have been released

quickly? Was her tracking device

Life is fair

―

beauty but apparently

skipped the brains!

explain that, especially not in front of others.

“Wait for her to get hurt before calling the cops? The law might deal with you, but it can’t undo her

pain!”

momentarily speechless, her expression

pretenses now? Showing his concern for Caroline

makes sense. Seeing the one you love get

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realized she couldn’t convince him and turned to Caroline

to mediate.

talk. Could

about what they

good idea why

to plead for Rebecca. But

the wrong tree; she

appealing to him…