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,

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 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.

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.

brought her back to the

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

her as a part of their household, and over the years, she

home

Gilbert settled Caroline into her room,

with a

him. "You're heading back to Golden Oak Manor,

should. Sherilyn's back, and you

she got to complain about? She's signed the

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

Sherilyn wouldn't still be waiting for him there. No one would be that foolish. "Caroline!" Gilbert was in a rush, "I've got