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.

have to share your personal matters with

pointed towards

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

Francis' face, his

brother, his frustrations and doubts dissolving

check on Caroline. She was asking

that, he headed straight out

"Mr. Francis."

"Maybe, you could tell Mr. Gilbert? He's your most trusted brother after all. Besides, with

"Enough."

shooting a glance at his

Sawyer immediately fell silent,

made his way into

it would indeed be

was better to

lost her interest in

not go back and

bag and

at their peak,

bumped into, her shoulder jolted, nearly causing her

"Are you ok?"

Someone steadied her.