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

He was getting more confused by the

saying anything," Caroline pressed.

know he's Rebecca White's ex-husband? They're divorced,

let out a short,

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

just lost it. Gilbert heard her start to laugh-loud

okay?

She kept laughing, talking to

"Hello? What's perfect? Caroline?"

line had

"Hello?"

at his phone.

he

No answer.

tried again.

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

at his phone and asked casually, "Who

phone away, his face unreadable. "Charles-work

alright." Sherilyn wasn't interested in his business talk. She handed him the cup. "It's not

"Thanks."

tossed it back in one

piece of candied fruit in his mouth, like she always did to chase the bitter taste. "Alright,

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