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!"

face as she shook her head

his gaze, trying to pull away, "You should

he didn't want to continue the

she had no way

"Gilbert, don't go!"

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

matriarch of the Johnson family, Sylvia Johnson

she had made Caroline choose between the brothers years ago and

Caroline thought about it, the

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

"Caroline..."

you've been building your own

Caroline was

we 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

"Caroline!"

reasoning with her was futile, Gilbert raised

you listen to

aback, finally