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,

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

She

brought her back to the

accepted into the Johnson

since recognized her as a part of their household, and over the years, she had made

home

rest" Gilbert settled Caroline into her room, gently laying

nodded with

him. "You're heading

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

complain about? She's signed the divorce papers.

Southem District Sanatorium! "Damn." Annoyed with

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