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.

what Sherilyn might want to discuss.

reluctant. “I promised big brother I

arrives.”

worried Sherilyn

sharp. “Mr. Gilbert,

just call

me.”

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aback. Was that what

implying?

the cops on her? If it weren’t for

have been released from the station

tracking device just

Life is fair

―

beauty but apparently

skipped the brains!

to explain that, especially not in front of

the cops? The law might deal with you, but it

pain!”

momentarily speechless, her expression stiffening.

pretenses now? Showing his concern for Caroline so openly!

you love get hurt, even Mr.

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realized she couldn’t convince him and turned to Caroline for

mediate. “Gilbert, it’s okay.

I just need to talk. Could

deeply concerned about

good idea why

for Rebecca. But she was

up the wrong tree;

appealing to him…