Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Feeling any better?"

Caroline rested against the headboard, her complexion pale, managing a weak smile. "Much better, thanks."

"That's good to hear. Big brother will be here soon. Here, have some water."

Gilbert picked up the glass from the nightstand, offering it to her with a straw. Caroline didn't even need to lift her hands, just opened her mouth to sip. Knock, knock.

Sherilyn paused, then gave a symbolic knock on the door. "Sorry to interrupt."

Gilbert remained seated, silent.

"Sherilyn?" Caroline's eyes sparkled with recognition, a faint smile on her lips.

She glanced at Gilbert, signaling him to offer Sherilyn a seat.

Gilbert raised an eyebrow, stood up, moved aside with his hands in his pockets, still saying nothing.

"I'd rather stand." Sherilyn didn't look at him, her gaze fixed on Caroline.

"There are things I need to discuss with you alone."

Clearly, she was asking Gilbert to leave.

"Okay." Caroline's heart skipped a beat, guessing what Sherilyn might want to discuss. "Gilbert... could you give us a moment?"

"I'm afraid not." Gilbert was reluctant. "I promised big brother I wouldn't leave your side until he arrives."

Was he worried Sherilyn might hurt Caroline?

Sherilyn scoffed silently, her gaze turning sharp. "Mr. Gilbert, relax. The room is under surveillance. If I hurt her, just call the cops on me." Gilbert was taken aback. Was that what he was implying?

Calling the cops on her? If it weren't for him, would she have been released from the station so quickly? Was her tracking device just for show? Life is fair - it gave her beauty but apparently skipped the brains!

But he wasn't going to explain that, especially not in front of others.

Frustrated Gilbert snapped without thinking. Wait for her to get hurt before calling the cops? The law might deal with you, but it can't undo her pain!"

Sherilyn was momentarily speechless, her expression stiffening.

Was he dropping all pretenses now? Showing his concern for Caroline so openly!

Well, it makes sense. Seeing the one you love get hurt, even Mr. Gilbert can't hide his true feelings.

She realized she couldn't convince him and turned to Caroline for help.

Caroline tried to mediate. "Gilbert, it's

un and I just need to talk.

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Gilbert frowned, deeply concerned about what they might discuss.

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for Rebecca. But she was barking up the wrong tree; she should be appealing to him...

But he wasn't in a hurry. He'd wait for her to come to him after hitting a dead end.

"Fine, I'll step out."

Glancing at his watch, Gilbert noted his brother should be arriving soon. He'd go to meet him.

Before leaving, he instructed Charles, "Keep an eye on things. If there's any trouble, rush in." "Don't worry, Mr. Gilbert."

With Gilbert gone, the room fell silent.

Sherilyn heaved a sigh. Caroline's word indeed held weight over her numerous attempts.

Turning to Caroline, she got straight to the point. "You know why I'm here, right?"NôvelDrama.Org content.

Caroline swallowed nervously.

Sherilyn continued, "The fall, the injury... it was an accident. But let's be clear, you started this mess."

"What are you suggesting?"

The more Caroline heard, the more anxious she became.

She had been in too much pain at the moment to realize that their little altercation had escalated to a police matter!