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

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

where the doctor confirmed she had a sprained ankle, not broken. She was bandaged up and

Gilbert brought her back to the Johnson

Francis hadn't made their relationship official with paperwork, she'd been accepted into the Johnson family, especially after having Francis' child, although sadly,

a part of

home

Caroline into her

nodded with

stopping him. "You're heading back

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

got to complain about?

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

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