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!"

she shook her head in denial. "That's

averted his gaze,

he didn't want to continue

Caroline felt like she had no

"Gilbert, don't go!"

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

the Johnson family, Sylvia Johnson was

had made Caroline choose between the brothers years ago and

more Caroline thought about it, the more convinced she

I'm willing to leave

"Caroline..."

you've been

Caroline was already far

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 his voice to

you listen to me,

taken aback, finally