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

phone. Gilbert hadn't returned. She shook her head, laughing a little, and was sure he 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 the hour, and she had no extra cash for a cab. "No matter what, she thought I've got two legs.

she had a sprained ankle, not broken. She was bandaged

back to the Johnson

relationship official with paperwork, she'd been accepted into the Johnson family, especially after having Francis' child,

long since recognized her as a part of their

home

rest" Gilbert settled Caroline into her room, gently laying her on

with a smile.

called out, stopping him. "You're heading back to

could respond, she continued with a touch of sadness, "You should. Sherilyn's back, and you should be with her. If you

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

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

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 rush, "I've got to run. Something came up. Get some rest,