Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 51

Choking on her food, Sherilyn quickly grabbed her water bottle and took a few gulps to help swallow it.

Gilbert returned to the lounge with a stormy expression.

Trying to lighten the mood, Caroline served him some food. "What about Sherilyn? Couldn't you find her?"

"Forget her!" Gilbert sipped his soup, visibly irritated at the mention of Sherilyn. "She's so obsessed with dieting. Let her be!"

"Oh Caroline shook her head with a smile. "Told you so. Here, have some more."

By two o'clock in the afternoon, the surgery was over. It went smoothly, and Sylvia was moved to her room.

The doctor gave Gilbert a detailed rundown. "The first 24 hours post-operation are critical. If possible, it'd be best to have a family member stay. We have nursing staff, but the elderly often prefer the company of their loved ones."

"I will!"

"Me too!"

Sherilyn spoke up

glance, Sherilyn quickly deferred, "Mr. Johnson should make the call.

suggested, "If possible, both of you should stay. On one hand, Mr. Johnson might not be as attentive as a young lady when it comes to looking after the patient. On the

hesitation, the doctor added, "Of course. It is just my suggestion. You should do

started to speak but

Gilbert made the decision, looking at Sherilyn. "We'll stay.

Sherilyn shook

five years of kindness and wanted to make it up to her, even asking her boss Colin for

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replied with a gentle smile, "I'm afraid I won't be here when Sylvia wakes up. I have work in the afternoon

always loves you and understands your

getting late." Glancing at his watch, Gilbert said,

was still unconscious, wearing an oxygen mask and hooked up to a monitor, with nurses

Sylvia's lips moistened and notify the nurses if the IV bag ran empty or if the monitor alarmed. Taking her duty seriously, she pulled a chair