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 her

about twenty minutes, Sherilyn checked her 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

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

back to the

relationship official with paperwork, she'd been accepted into the Johnson

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

home

into her

nodded with a smile.

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

back, and you should be with her. If you don't come

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

mid-sentence, suddenly remembering something important. Sherilyn! He had left her at the Southem District Sanatorium! "Damn." Annoyed

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