Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1172

Chapter 1172

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It made no sense at all.

Gilbert's phone buzzed. No surprise-it was Caroline.

He hesitated a second, then picked up. "Yeah? What's up?"

"Gilbert!"

Caroline's voice crashed through the line, urgent and panicked. "Have you ever met Rebecca White's ex-husband?"

"What?"

Gilbert blinked, caught completely off guard. Of all the things for her to ask...

"Why are you asking me that?"

"Just answer the question! Have you or haven't you?" Caroline's voice was sharp, almost shrill.

Gilbert could practically feel her agitation through the phone.

He paused, frowning, then nodded even though she couldn't see him. "Yeah, I've met him."

"Knew it!"

cold, almost bitter laugh. "Did you look at

frown deepened. He was getting more confused

pressed. "Is it him or

"How do you even know he's Rebecca White's ex-husband? They're divorced, remember? He's her ex now. Do you

out a short, icy

she'd guessed right-the 'Rebecca' that guy talked about was Rebecca

lost it. Gilbert heard her start to laugh-loud and a little unhinged- on the other

okay? What's so

laughing, talking to herself, “Ha... That's

"Hello? What's perfect? Caroline?"

line

"Hello?"

at his phone.

confusion mounting, he

No answer.

tried again.

then, the door opened and Sherilyn walked in, carrying a tray with his medicine and a

and asked

away, his face unreadable. "Charles-work stuff for tomorrow's

his business talk. She handed him the cup. "It's not too hot

"Thanks."

back in

his mouth, like she always did to chase the bitter taste. "Alright, I'll take the tray.

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