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?"

Gilbert instinctively shook

"Don't deny it."

I can't even tell when you're troubled after all these years, then

she pressed on, "Can't you share

softly, his gaze dropping, "Actually, you don't have to say it. I can guess it's about

up, ready to

"I've seen it..."

could, "The whole buzz about that guy visiting her on set. It's been all

been

she knew Gilbert had someone take care

go see her? Did you

remained noncommittal, "Just an admirer of hers,

"Really?"

expression doesn't seem like it's a minor

for a moment, then stopped trying to argue; his mood

his proposal, but her attitude was clearly

didn't improve? How were they supposed to move

odds, doomed to become bitter

silence, Caroline