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.

started shaving him with a razor. She was so focused that she didn't notice the door open and Caroline

was limping slightly. When she got to the bed and saw Sherilyn,

an eyebrow, "What are

to see Fran. As

"Of course, I saw that. But is that what you're here

would it be?

now. You can leave. We have nurses here. We don't need your help." "is that so?" Sherilyn replied calmly, staring her

implying?" Caroline frowned, her expression

lips, pointing at Francis. "Gilbert's not here. You don't

the whole world, but can you deceive yourself? Ask your conscience. Do you

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

saying!" Furious, Caroline pointed toward the door and snapped, "Get out!

was on

had gone to see Francis alone, asking

the phone, "Gilbert, listen to me. It's

Grandma." Gilbert sighed, adjusting his forehead. "Tm

was also visiting his brother that