Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 735

There was a silence that seemed to stretch on for eternity.

Finally, Gilbert's voice, barely above a whisper, broke the silence, "Yes, I do have feelings for you... That's right. How could I not, for a girl who pulled me back from death's door?" "Gilbert..." Caroline felt a weight lift off her chest, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

"But..."

Gilbert's gaze was deep and dark as he continued.

"Caroline, you've been with my brother for years, and not once did I feel a twinge of jealousy. I was only ever happy for you both..."

At this, the light in Caroline's eyes dimmed bit by bit.

Taking a shallow breath, Gilbert knew he had to make his feelings clear, no matter how much it hurt. "Do you understand what I'm saying?" "No... It's not like that..."

Caroline's voice was frantic, shaking her head in denial.

Gilbert's voice grew even softer as he looked at her, "My feelings for you stem from gratitude... To me, this affection is beyond gender; it transcends it." A life saved deserves a lifetime of gratitude.

To him, she was like a savior, granting him a second chance at life!

That's why, over the years, he had protected her unconditionally... without question, as long as she was happy.

"No... It can't be!"

shook her head in denial. "That's not how

Gilbert averted his gaze, trying

he didn't want to

like she

"Gilbert, don't go!"

pleading, "I know why! It's because of Grandma, isn't it?

the matriarch of the Johnson family, Sylvia Johnson was known for keeping family

had made Caroline choose between the brothers years ago and later arranged for

it, the

family, okay? I'm willing to leave everything behind, just to be with

"Caroline..."

been building

but Caroline was already far gone into her own

leave the Johnson family, with your skills, we can still make a great life! Yes, let's leave the Johnson family! Without them, we can finally be together!" She clung to Gilbert's

"Caroline!"

Gilbert raised his voice to cut her

you listen

aback, finally