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

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,

confirmed she had a sprained ankle, not broken. She was bandaged up and sent home with instructions to

back

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

as a part of their household,

home

Gilbert settled Caroline into her room, gently laying her on

with a

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

of sadness, "You should. Sherilyn's back, and

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

He had left her at the Southem District Sanatorium! "Damn." Annoyed with

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