Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1241

Stepping through the front gate.

"Gilbert!"

Out of the blue, Gilbert looked up to see Galen storming out of a car, barreling toward him with barely contained fury.

"You bastard!"

Before Gilbert could react, Galen's fist shot up and crashed hard into his jaw.

The impact landed with a sickening thud. Gilbert staggered backward, nearly losing his footing, barely managing not to collapse.

"Mr. Nine!"

The bodyguards rushed forward, instantly surrounding Galen and pinning his

arms.

"Gilbert!"

Though Galen's arms were restrained, his glare blazed with hatred, and his defiance didn't waver for a second.

"What kind of man are you? You hurt my sister? Wasn't it you who kept chasing her, wouldn't leave her alone? And now, after just a few days, you throw her away? Is that it?"

He struggled against the guards, shouting, "Let me go! If you're a real man, fight me one on one! Hiding behind your bodyguards-what does that prove?"

Gilbert smirked, tongue pressing against the inside of his cheek. He let out a low laugh and waved a hand at his men.

"Let him go."

The guards exchanged uneasy glances. This guy had just punched their boss-how could they just

voice dropped, cold and sharp. "Don't make me

"No, sir!"

the bodyguards released

"Step back."

fell obediently into a line

at least you've got

at Gilbert, fist flying, landing

Gilbert stumbled

"Mr. Nine!"

men, signaling

"Gilbert!"

hauling him

was flat, resigned. "Go ahead. Hit me as much

"You-"

by how strange Gilbert looked, dull-eyed and listless. But he

think I'm going to stop? You

his arm into Gilbert's

Gilbert doubled over, groaning.

realized things were spiraling

up early to move house; Jenna hadn't slept as long as usual, and after crying so hard, she'd worn herself out, Sherilyn

"Ms. Gomez!"

breathless. "You need to come

Mr. Nine

What?

brows knitting.

"Yes! Please, hurry!"

nodded sharply and followed