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!"

streamed down Caroline's face as she shook her

gaze, trying to

didn't want to continue the

Caroline felt like she had no way

"Gilbert, don't go!"

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

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

brothers years ago and later arranged for

about it, the

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

"Caroline..."

know you've been building your

tried to interrupt, but Caroline was already far gone into her

we leave the Johnson family, with your skills, we can still make a great life! Yes, let's leave the

"Caroline!"

futile, Gilbert raised his voice to

listen to

aback, finally halted. "You... you