Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 733

"Mr. Johnson."

"How is she doing?"

"She's alright now..."

Seated in her wheelchair, Caroline lifted her gaze towards the door upon hearing the commotion.

"Caroline?"

Gilbert, in a rush, entered the room, his eyes filled with lingering concern and panic as they met Caroline's. "You made it?"

A smile played at the corners of Caroline's lips, radiating warmth from her heart, "Scared you, didn't I?"

She wheeled herself forward a few steps, slightly embarrassed, "Sorry, I was feeling under the weather earlier. The nurses overreacted and called you... I'm feeling much better now." Gilbert watched her for a moment, reassured by her appearance that she was indeed alright, and nodded.

"That's good."

He turned and took a few steps toward the couch, sitting down. The act of loosening his tie betrayed his less-than-pleasant mood.

"What's wrong?" Caroline raised an eyebrow, "You seem upset... Is it because of me?"

not at all..." Gilbert instinctively

"Don't deny it."

when you're troubled after all these years, then what's the point?"

smile faded as she pressed on, "Can't you

you don't have

aback, looked up, ready

"I've seen it..."

whole buzz about that guy visiting her on set.

been quietly squashed

had someone take

continued, "Did you go see her? Did you find

remained noncommittal, "Just an admirer of hers, a minor

"Really?"

"Your expression doesn't seem

trying

his proposal, but her

How were they

couple constantly at odds, doomed to become

brief silence, Caroline wheeled closer to