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?

the other hand,

"Mhm?"

eyebrows. "You heard that, right? So, I'll

for words, his

"What's with that expression?"

smile stiffened slightly. "Are you saying you're not welcoming

my home." With a sarcastic tilt of her lips, she challenged, "I

do was nod. "Of course,

Caroline appeared satisfied, her smile

have them bring the stuff

paused, turning to Francis. "My room is still

nodded.

was Caroline's room untouched, but Gilbert and Sherilyn's rooms were also

Caroline seemed even more

smile glowing as she directed Josie. "My room's on the second floor, turn left at the top of

leaving to

area, Sherilyn and Rebecca White came out with a fruit platter, puzzled by the scene unfolding before them. They

they caught sight of Caroline in her wheelchair, causing both to

their minds: Why is

aback, a

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