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!"

down Caroline's face as she shook her head in denial. "That's

averted his gaze, trying to pull

didn't want

like she had

"Gilbert, don't go!"

pleading, "I know why! It's because of

Johnson family, Sylvia Johnson was known for keeping family

the brothers years ago and later arranged

it, the more convinced

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

"Caroline..."

you've been building your

to interrupt, but Caroline was already far gone into

Johnson family, with your skills, we can still make a great life! Yes, let's leave the Johnson family! Without

"Caroline!"

her was futile, Gilbert raised his voice

listen to

aback, finally halted. "You...