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?

the other hand, frowned deeply.

"Mhm?"

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

lost for

"What's with that expression?"

smile stiffened slightly. "Are you

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

nod. "Of

appeared satisfied, her smile

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

turning to Francis. "My room

nodded. "It's

untouched,

Caroline seemed even more

she directed Josie. "My room's on the second floor, turn left at the

away," Josie confirmed, leaving to oversee

out with a fruit platter, puzzled by the scene

of Caroline in

crossed their minds: Why

a fleeting surprise in her eyes,