Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Gilbert

paused, realizing the truth in his brother's words.

"But, big bro."

Gilbert gestured towards the neighboring house, "Don't forget, Rebecca is married!"

"Married? Ha."

Francis scoffed, "Her husband might as well not exist."

It wasn't like him to covet another man's wife, but Eddy was such a disaster that Francis couldn't help but feel drawn to Rebecca. After all, meddling in someone else's marriage wasn't exactly honorable. Francis said, "Once the Christmas rolls around and Rebecca has her surgery to fix her eyesight, we'll handle her divorce from Eddy."

Gilbert realized his brother had everything planned out. Yet, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, pointing next door, "Big bro, are you sure Rebecca is on board with this?"

"Huh?" Francis looked puzzled, "Why wouldn't she be?"

Getting away from Eddy, a notorious cheater and abuser, and reconnecting with her son James - wasn't that the best outcome for her?

...

Leaving the Southern District Sanatorium, Gilbert headed to his office.

to be following

the office, after checking his schedule, which wasn't too packed, he figured he could make time to pick up Sherilyn from the set. As expected, he wrapped up his work before

his phone rang - an international number flashed

day, is this Mr. Gilbert Johnson? This is the Swiss Embassy

Caroline was in

voice tensed instantly.

some trouble here and sought our help. She

"What kind of

been robbed at her

in

missing. Additionally,

"Alright, I understand."

grew colder, "Can I speak with her,

"One moment..."

and after a brief

"Gilbert!" She sounded frantic.

tried to soothe her, "You're

"Yeah, I know."

Gilbert continued, "Can you tell me, do you know who broke into

was someone

the bedroom when I heard noises. Before leaving,