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."

smiled softly, lowering

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

had accompanied Caroline to the hospital, where the doctor confirmed she had a sprained ankle, not broken. She was bandaged up and sent home with instructions to rest. She didn't need to stay

back to

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

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

home

Gilbert settled Caroline into her

Caroline nodded with

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

and you should be

got to complain about? She's signed the divorce papers.

her at the Southem District Sanatorium! "Damn." Annoyed with himself, Gilbert briefly closed his eyes. He had

there. No one would be that foolish. "Caroline!"