Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 21

"It's my fault," Caroline said, a small smile playing on her lips. "I just didn't want you to worry. That's att

"But this makes me worry even more." He hesitated before asking. "Can you walk?"

"Not a chance," her assistant interjected before Caroline could reply. "She tried taking a couple of steps and was in agony That's why we called you."

"Okay." Gilbert frowned and nodded, "We need to get you to the hospital."

He bent down and gently lifted Caroline into his arms, instructing the assistant, "Go start the car

Caroline's assistant replied, "Right away, Mr. Johnson!"

As Caroline nestled into Gilbert's embrace, she bit her lip, feeling embarrassed. "Sorry for being such a bother"

"What are you talking about?" Gilbert's brow furrowed, and his voice tinged with irritation. "I should be taking care of you."

softly, lowering

wasn't returning. He had left her there. It was typical behavior for Mr. Johnson. She was used to it by then. Putting away her phone, Sherilyn decided to head out. No buses ran to this area at

where the doctor confirmed she had a sprained ankle, not broken. She was bandaged up and sent home with instructions to rest. She didn't need to stay in the

brought her back to

Caroline and Francis hadn't made their relationship official with paperwork, she'd been accepted into the

recognized her as a part of their household, and over the years,

home

settled Caroline into her room, gently laying

Caroline nodded with

him. "You're heading back to Golden Oak

she continued with a touch of sadness, "You should. Sherilyn's back, and you should be with her. If you don't come

Gilbert scoffed dismissively. "What's she got to complain about? She's signed the divorce papers.

her at the Southem District Sanatorium! "Damn." Annoyed with himself, Gilbert briefly closed

for him there. No one would be that foolish. "Caroline!" Gilbert was in a