Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 771

As Caroline approached, the pungent smell of alcohol hit her. She frowned, "How much did you drink?"

Yates, surprised to see her there, chuckled awkwardly. "Oh, Caroline, you're here."

Caroline nodded, "I came over, and your cleaner was just leaving... Yates, could you help him onto the couch?"

Yates hesitated, "Should I take him upstairs instead?"

Caroline gestured to her leg and then at Gilbert, "He's too drunk; if he needs anything during the night, I won't be able to help him upstairs. Just leave him on the couch."

"You're going to take care of him?" Yates asked, surprised.

"Yes," she nodded. "If he gets sick or needs water, someone should be here."

"Well..." Yates hesitated but then agreed, "Alright then."

It was a bit of a struggle to get Gilbert onto the couch, but thankfully, it was large enough for him to spend the night comfortably.

After ensuring Gilbert was settled, Yates looked at Caroline, "I guess I'll head out then."

"Thanks for making the trip over. I appreciate it."

"No problem."

As Yates left, he felt a bit uneasy about leaving them alone together. But with Gilbert so drunk and Caroline's leg injured... what could possibly happen?

Inside, Caroline went to fetch a blanket to cover Gilbert, when suddenly, he bolted upright.

"Gilbert?"

Ignoring her, Gilbert rushed to the bathroom. Caroline frowned as she heard the sounds of him retching, followed by the toilet flushing.

When Gilbert returned, he staggered back to the couch and collapsed, oblivious to her presence. Caroline sighed, pushing her wheelchair closer to drape the blanket over him. She then wheeled herself to the bathroom to get a warm washcloth and gently wiped his face and hands.

Feeling rough after last night's indulgence, Gilbert agreed and went to wash up. When he came down, the dining table was already set.

"Come over."

Caroline handed him a bowl of soup, "You just woke up, and after last night, start with some soup to settle your stomach."

"Thanks," Gilbert nodded, taking a seat.

Caroline explained, "I came over last night to check on you. Your cleaner let me in. Seeing you'd had too much to drink, I stayed... I made all this early this morning."

Gilbert accepted the soup bowl, his memory of the night slowly returning.

"Oh, and..."

Caroline continued, "I forgot to tell you, I've moved into the apartment next door. We're neighbors now."