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.”

was asking Gilbert to

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

was reluctant. “I promised big brother I wouldn’t leave

arrives.”

he worried Sherilyn might

“Mr. Gilbert, relax. The room is

l’hurt her, just call

me.”

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was taken aback. Was that what he was

implying?

cops on her? If it weren’t for

she have been released

tracking device just for show?

Life is fair

―

gave her beauty but apparently

skipped the brains!

wasn’t going to explain that, especially not in front

calling the cops?

pain!”

momentarily speechless, her expression

now? Showing his concern for Caroline

sense. Seeing the one you love get hurt, even Mr. Gilbert can’t hide his true

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she couldn’t convince him and turned to Caroline

tried to mediate. “Gilbert,

Could you please step

frowned, deeply concerned about what they might discuss.

a pretty good idea why Sherilyn was

to plead for Rebecca. But

wrong tree; she should be

appealing to him…