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!"

"Did you look

getting more confused by

saying anything," Caroline pressed. "Is it him

Rebecca White's ex-husband? They're divorced, remember? He's her ex now.

out a short,

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

to

you okay? What's so

hear him. She kept laughing, talking to herself, “Ha... That's

"Hello? What's perfect? Caroline?"

the line

"Hello?"

looked at his

mounting, he

No answer.

tried again.

walked in, carrying a tray with his medicine and a glass

his phone and asked

his face unreadable. "Charles-work stuff

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

"Thanks."

it back in

immediately popped a piece of candied fruit in his mouth, like she always did to chase the bitter

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