Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 26

Gilbert's phone buzzed again in the hospital, and Sylvia was on the line.

"Grandma" He knew exactly why she was calling and wanted to avoid any argument. "We're on our way back home. We'll be there

"Really?" Sylvia let out a cold laugh. "Then put Sherilyn on the

phone!"

Gibert stammered, "Well.."

"I knew it!" Sylvia didn't hold back in calling him out. "You can't, can you? Because you're not with Sherilyn at all!"

Sylvia sighed deeply. "I tried calling Sherilyn, too, but she's not picking up. You let her walk home alone, didn't you?"

"Grandma...

"Gilbert, I've been ignoring Sherilyn for you for four years! Can't you do this one thing for me?" Sylvia's voice was with urgency. "I'm about to undergo surgery. Do you want me to worry about this now?" "Grandma, what are you talking about?" Left with no choice, Gilbert had to agree to her demands. "She left just a while ago. I'll go after her, okay?"

"That's more

quickly replied. "Call me when

Grandma" Gilbert reluctantly

hanging up, he turned to Caroline with a helpless shrug. "I

heard everything and nodded. "Sylvia's a kind soul. Go on.

"Besides, this part of town is pretty secluded. It's not safe for

kind soul, too" Gilbert stood up. "Alright, I'm off. Take care of my brother, and don't

"Will do. Now, get

to leave, Caroline's expression suddenly darkened, her eyes shadowed with unspoken feelings. Leaving the hospital room, Gilbert immediately called Sherilyn. But Sherlyn wouldn't pick up, no

hospital, Gilbert scoured the streets for Sherilyn, hoping

a ride back to

room was as dark as the night

Sherilyn gone to bed already? Still, he needed

Gilbert had no idea. He decided to check each room, but nothing. Every room was empty, and there was no

Where had Sherilyn been

station, the police officer questioned

"Name"

"Sherilyn."

"Age."