Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 734

Gilbert's lips parted slightly, as if he was about to say something, but Caroline didn't give him a chance.

"Why not take a look at me instead?"

"!"

Gilbert jolted, shocked. This was the second time Caroline had said something like this!

The last time was right after she found about her brother and Rebecca White's affair.

But that time, she claimed it was just a joke.

But what about this time?

"Caroline..."

"I'm serious."

Knowing what he was thinking, Caroline locked eyes with him, her expression solemn, "Gilbert, let's be together, okay?"

She reached out her hand towards Gilbert, slowly, and took hold of his.

"Gilbert, I like you. What about you? Do you like me?"

"..."

Overwhelmed by shock, Gilbert was stunned for a good two seconds before he could react, making sure he hadn't heard wrong.

He abruptly stood up from the couch, "Caroline, calm down. I know your knee injury... must have been a big shock, but..."

"You don't believe me?" Caroline's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Gilbert didn't verbally respond, but his evasive gaze said enough, "It's getting late. Since you're okay, I should probably get going..."

He raised his hand, trying to break free from her grasp.

"Gilbert!"

But Caroline held on tight, refusing to let go.

Looking into his eyes, she was a mix of desperation and sorrow, "You're mad, aren't you? You blame me, right? Blame me for choosing Francis over you even though I met you first!"

"Caroline..." Gilbert frowned and shook his head, "You're overthinking it. I'm not..."