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!"

Caroline's face as she shook her head in

his gaze, trying to pull

he didn't want to

like she had no

"Gilbert, don't go!"

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

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

brothers years ago and later arranged for Gilbert to be

about it, the more

to leave

"Caroline..."

know you've been building your own

was already far

a great life! Yes, let's leave the Johnson family! Without them, we can finally be together!" She

"Caroline!"

futile, Gilbert raised

you listen to

finally halted.