Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 395

"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.