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

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

"No, sir!"

the bodyguards released

"Step back."

obediently into

least

lunged at Gilbert, fist flying, landing another brutal blow this

guard, Gilbert stumbled

"Mr. Nine!"

waved off his men, signaling for no one to

"Gilbert!"

collar, hauling him

this what you wanted?" Gilbert's voice was flat, resigned. "Go ahead. Hit me as much as

"You-"

hesitated, unsettled by how strange Gilbert looked, dull-eyed and listless. But he didn't let

stop? You asked for this!

his arm into

Gilbert doubled over, groaning.

the scene unfold, realized things were spiraling out of control. She

They'd had to get up early to move house; Jenna hadn't slept as long as usual,

"Ms. Gomez!"

rushed in, breathless. "You need to come outside

Nine half to

What?

knitting. "Where are

"Yes! Please, hurry!"

nodded sharply and followed Candida out the