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 denial. "That's not

averted his gaze, trying to pull away, "You

he didn't want to

like she had no

"Gilbert, don't go!"

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

the Johnson family, Sylvia Johnson was known for keeping

had made Caroline choose between the brothers years ago

more Caroline thought about it,

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

"Caroline..."

been building your own

interrupt, but Caroline was already far gone into her own

still make a great life! Yes, let's leave the Johnson family! Without them, we can finally

"Caroline!"

that reasoning with her was futile, Gilbert raised his voice to cut her

listen to me,

aback, finally