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

skipped a beat, guessing what Sherilyn might want to discuss. “Gilbert… could you give us a moment?”

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

arrives.”

Sherilyn might hurt

“Mr. Gilbert, relax. The room

If l’hurt her, just call the

me.”

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Was

implying?

on her? If it weren’t

she have been released from the station

tracking

Life is fair

―

her beauty

skipped the brains!

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

calling the cops? The law might deal with you,

pain!”

momentarily speechless,

pretenses now? Showing his concern

makes sense. Seeing the one you love get hurt, even Mr. Gilbert

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convince him and turned

to mediate. “Gilbert, it’s okay.

and I just need to talk. Could you please step

about

pretty good idea why Sherilyn was here

plead for Rebecca. But

tree; she

appealing to him…