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."

Caroline smiled softly, lowering her

used to it by then. Putting away her phone, Sherilyn decided to head out. No buses ran

hospital, where the doctor confirmed she had a sprained ankle, not broken. She was

Gilbert brought her back to

into the Johnson family, especially after having Francis' child,

long since recognized her as a part of their household, and over

home

settled Caroline into her room, gently laying her on the bed.

Caroline nodded with a smile.

"You're heading back to Golden Oak Manor,

"You should. Sherilyn's back, and you should be with her.

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

suddenly remembering something important. Sherilyn! He had left her at the Southem District Sanatorium! "Damn." Annoyed with himself, Gilbert

watch, he realized it had been over two hours. Sherilyn wouldn't still be waiting for him there. No one would be that foolish. "Caroline!" Gilbert was in a