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."

This guy had just punched their

said, let him go!" Gilbert's voice dropped, cold

"No, sir!"

the bodyguards released

"Step back."

obediently into a line behind

least you've

He lunged at Gilbert, fist flying, landing

Gilbert stumbled and hit

"Mr. Nine!"

off his men, signaling for no

"Gilbert!"

hauling him up. "Why aren't

wanted?" Gilbert's voice was flat, resigned. "Go

"You-"

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

stop? You asked

slammed his arm into

Gilbert doubled over, groaning.

unfold, realized things were spiraling

coming down the staircase. They'd had to get 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!"

in, breathless. "You need

Mr. Nine half

What?

tightened, her brows knitting. "Where are they?

"Yes! Please, hurry!"

nodded sharply and followed Candida