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

"Call me when you both get

Grandma" Gilbert reluctantly

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

Caroline, sitting beside him, heard everything and nodded. "Sylvia's a kind soul. Go on.

town is pretty secluded. It's not safe for a girl

too" Gilbert stood up. "Alright, I'm off. Take care of my brother,

"Will do. Now, get

turned to leave, Caroline's expression suddenly darkened, her eyes shadowed with unspoken feelings. Leaving the hospital room, Gilbert

Driving out of the hospital, Gilbert scoured the streets for Sherilyn, hoping she hadn't

Could she have managed to find a ride back to the Golden Oak Manor? It was a possibility. So, Gilbert stepped on the gas, heading straight for the Golden Oak

the living room was as dark as the night before. Learning from the day before,

was off. Had Sherilyn gone to bed already? Still, he needed to wake her up. If Grandma hadn't insisted they call her together,

Gilbert had no idea. He decided to check each room, but nothing. Every room was empty, and there was no sign of anyone. He even noticed that the guest

Where had Sherilyn

the police officer questioned

"Name"

"Sherilyn."

"Age."