Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1013

David looked utterly torn as he gestured towards the door. "It's Ms. Bennett... She's here."

Before the echo of his words faded, Caroline made her entrance, deftly maneuvering a wheelchair through the doorway.

Catching sight of the brothers standing side by side, she paused momentarily before breaking into a casual smile. "Oh, Gilbert's here too." "Mhm." Gilbert nodded, a furrow of confusion creasing his brow. "It's rather late. What brings you here...is something the matter?"

"Is this your house?"

Caroline arched an eyebrow, her amusement clear. "Do I need your permission to come here?"

Gilbert was momentarily speechless, turning his gaze towards his brother for support.

Frankly, Francis shared his confusion. "Caroline... is there something you needed?" "Well..."

Just as she began, Josie, the caregiver, entered.

Standing behind her, Josie queried, "The movers are asking if they can start moving stuff in?"

Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it caught the attention of both brothers.

Gilbert appeared stunned. Was she... planning to move back?

on the other hand, frowned

"Mhm?"

her eyebrows. "You heard that, right? So, I'll just come out with it.

was momentarily lost for words, his lips

"What's with that expression?"

"Are you saying

promise me that the Johnson household would always be my home." With a sarcastic tilt of her lips, she challenged, "I got tired of living outside, wanted to come back home. That's

he could do was nod. "Of

satisfied, her smile broadening. "I

instructed, "Go on, have them bring the stuff in. My

paused, turning to Francis. "My room is

nodded. "It's

the Johnson Mansion's vastness, not only was Caroline's room untouched, but Gilbert and Sherilyn's rooms were

Caroline seemed even more

on the second floor,

to oversee the movers

a fruit platter, puzzled by the scene unfolding

sight of Caroline in

their minds: Why is she

taken aback, a fleeting surprise in her