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.”

she was asking Gilbert to leave.

heart skipped a beat, guessing what Sherilyn might want to discuss.

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

arrives.”

Sherilyn might hurt

sharp. “Mr. Gilbert, relax. The room is

l’hurt her, just call the cops

me.”

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aback. Was

implying?

the cops on her? If it weren’t for him,

released

Was her tracking

Life is fair

―

her beauty but apparently

skipped the brains!

explain that,

thinking. “Wait for her to get hurt before calling the cops? The

pain!”

momentarily speechless, her expression stiffening.

now? Showing his concern for

sense. Seeing the one you love get

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she couldn’t convince him and turned to Caroline

tried to mediate.

to talk. Could you please

frowned, deeply concerned about what they might discuss.

idea why Sherilyn was here

for Rebecca. But she

tree; she should

appealing to him…