Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 24

But the person in the bed could not respond. Years had passed, and Francis looked nearly the same as if he were merely sleeping

Yet, when thinking back to his once vibrant spirit, Sherilyn found it impossible to come to terms with it no matter how many years passed Who said that good people get rewarded?

Francis, such a kind soul, had ended up in a vegetative state, lying there for years! It seemed he would never wake up

The bathroom door opened, revealing a nurse. Carrying a basin, the nurse saw Sherilyn's red eyes and nodded politely. "Hello" "Hi" Sherilyn extended her hand. "Are you here to wash his face?" The nurse answered, "No, I'm here to shave him"

Sherilyn nodded, noticing his stubble had grown out, casting a shadow on his face. She reached out, suggesting. "Let me do it. I've taken care of him before."

Back when Francis first had his accident, Sherilyn was the one who had looked after him.

Sylvia was heartbroken and in poor health, Gilbert was overwhelmed with work, and Caroline was pregnant. Within the Johnson family, she was the only one left. Nurses usually respect family wishes.

He placed the basin on the nightstand and handed over a towel, "Sure, here you go!

"Thanks" After expressing her gratitude, Sherilyn wet the towel and warmed Francis' cheeks and chin, covered in a beard.

she applied shaving cream and carefully started shaving him with a razor. She was so

was limping slightly. When she got to

an

came to see Fran. As for what I'm doing? Isn't it obvious? I'm

Caroline let out a faint chuckle. "Of course, I saw that. But is that what

else would it be? Sherilyn

eyes locked, tension hanging thick between them. Caroline crossed her ams, shaking her head. "Well, you've seen him now. You can leave. We have nurses here. We don't need your help." "is that so?" Sherilyn replied calmly, staring her down. "You're kicking me out as soon as

are you implying?" Caroline frowned, her

curved her lips, pointing at Francis. "Gilbert's not here. You

whole world, but can you deceive yourself?

Sherilyn scoffed, "Four years, and you're not guilty of facing

toward the door and snapped, "Get out! You're not

the ward, Gilbert was on the

had called Gilbert immediately after leaming Sherilyn had gone to see Francis alone, asking him to

came through the phone, "Gilbert, listen to me. It's so remote there. Late

Grandma." Gilbert sighed, adjusting his

visiting his brother