Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?
Chapter 48

Chapter 48

sitated, taking a step back instead of moving forward. "Just go ahead I be right up"

What? albert frowned in displease "Wars the problem now? Just come on in

The patience was weating thin. He lifted tas am, intending to pull Sherilyn toward him. But then, he remembered Sherilyn hated his

his physical touch sously set her off

With that thought, he hesitated Just come on Get in here!!

To shellyn shook her head, refusing to budge

'bhenlyn Geber's patience snapped, his temper flaring

tuttavator weled for no one. The doors began to close right before them.

too late. He cursed under his breath, "Brat

Camline and her assistant exchanged glances.

"Gilbert Caroline gently tugged at Gilbert's arm, smiling. "Don't worry, Sylvia's surgery is today. Sherilyn will come up"

"know" Gilbert frowned, nodding "But why won't she come up?"

"WellCaroline grimaced slightly "Maybe it's because of me. She might not want to see me. We had that spat just a few days ago." Gilbert's gaze darkened, a cold laugh escaping him. "So, she doesn't have the right not to see you. I think she's just too ashamed" "Let it go" Caroline's expression faltered as she tried to calm Gilbert. "It's been a while. I was too hasty that day. Let's forget about it." Torget about it?" Gilbert scoffed, his voice cold and arrogant "Was it a small mistake she made? It's unforgivable! How can we just let it go?"

Caroline continued, "Gilbert"

"Enough" Galbert cut her off when Caroline afternpted to interject. "You might forgive her be my niece or nephew then. I can't forgive her, not ever."

Otherwise, how could he face his brother Francis and the Johnson family?

you're soft-hearted. But to me, I lost

Caroline looked up at him, saying no more. Suddenly, she remembered something and asked, "Right. You mentioned that you've signed the divorce papers. So, now you guys..."

"Oh Gilbert seemed indifferent, casually replying, "Ran into a bit of trouble. We'll replace another time."

Just then, the elevator doors opened,

Gilbert stepped out first, looking back at Caroline, "Grandma doesn't know about this yet. She can be quite stubbom. Keep it under wops for now. Don't tell her"

"Ah, okay, Caroline gave a small smile, nodding.

Hesitating, she asked, "So, there was a problem, and it didn't go through?"

"Mm" Gilbert paused, his answer vague. "I got tied up with something and couldn't make it. Come on."

He turned and led the way

"Oh, okay Caroline trailed a few steps behind, watching his tall figure, her thoughts heavy with contemplation.

"Caroline. The assistant couldn't help but whisper, "Mr. Johnson is finally getting a divorce. It is your chance. Make sure you When the time is right, take a step forward" "What are you talking about?" Caroline frowned, scolding her assistant in a low voice.

"Gilbert and I are good friends, basically family!"

"The assistant stuttered, clearly frightened.

u seize it

wind of it, who knows the kind of stories they'll whip up. Do you

"Don't ever say that again!" Caroline warned sternly. "If the media gets w hear me?"

The assistant freaked out. "Yeah, I heard you"

"Let's go." Caroline crossed her arms, catching up to the tall man ahead.

Sherilyn hadn't arrived, so they reached the waiting area but couldn't go in immediately.