Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Francis' gaze lingered, his lips pressed tight, hesitation palpable in the air.

"Gilbert..." Yet, the words remained unspoken.

"Big bro." A sense of dread settled over Gilbert, his unease growing. "What is it? Why is it so hard to say?"

Francis remained silent, offering no response.

"Big bro!" Gilbert's patience was wearing thin, "Can't you even tell me?"

He ventured a guess, "Don't tell me... you've actually done something to wrong Caroline?"

At that, a flicker of confirmation passed through Francis' eyes.

"Big bro!"

Gilbert, taken aback, moved closer, lowering his voice, "Come on, say something!"

"Gilbert..." Francis' brows furrowed deeply, his hesitation evident.

"Big bro!"

"Sawyer!" At that moment, Sawyer stepped forward, putting a hand on Gilbert's shoulder, "Mr. Francis knows what he's doing. Let's not push him too hard!" "I'm pushing him?"

Gilbert's frustration was visible, his gaze fixed on Francis.

matters with me. But I hope you truly understand

towards

about next time? If something serious happens to her, will you be unable to be there

this, a shadow crossed Francis' face, his silence

his frustrations and doubts dissolving into

I've said my piece-go check on Caroline. She

straight

"Mr. Francis."

looking at the silent Francis, offered some advice, "Maybe, you could tell Mr. Gilbert? He's your most trusted

"Enough."

frown deepened, shooting a glance at his

immediately fell silent,

way into

suggested, it would

it was better to

Sherilyn lost her interest in the

not go back and keep Jenna

her bag and

this hour, entertainment venues were at

shoulder jolted, nearly causing her to

"Are you ok?"

Someone steadied her.