Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 53

Sherilyn was clueless about the gravity of the situation until she coughed up the phlegm and swiftly looked up.

"Spit it out here!" The nurse held up a trash bin, extending it toward Sherilyn. Sherilyn hurriedly complied.

Mouth agape, panting, she asked, "Did it work?"

She could feel that she had coughed something up, but she couldn't be sure it was helpful. "It worked!" Pointing at the monitor, the nurse joyfully announced, "The patient's oxygen levels are rising!" The doctor's face relaxed. "Clearing that blockage was crucial. Let's get ready to administer the medication."

The nurse said, "Family members, please step outside for now."

Sherilyn let out a sigh of relief and nodded. "Okay."

As she was walking away, she felt someone tug at her hand. Confused, she looked down and saw it was Sylvia.

Barely able to catch her breath and not fully awake yet, Sylvia had her eyes slightly open.

But her consciousness was clear.

hand, gently patting it. "It's fine.

tears welled up and rolled down

instantly, understanding her meaning. "Sylvia,

slowly let go

mouth. She raised her hand, about to pull the curtain aside. Then, an arm reached out, helping her with it. Sherilyn

cleared his throat, his eyes flickering, "Wouldn't you rather

Sherilyn walked ahead, with Gilbert

feeling a bit scared.

out, steadying

and pulled away. "I'm good, thank

Again, it happened.

so resistant to his touch. Was he some monster or a carrier of disease? But right then, he couldn't scold her because she had just saved his grandmother. Suppressing his feelings of rejection, Gilbert grabbed a glass, filled it with water,

thanked him, took the cup, and rinsed at

struggled for a little while before speaking up, don't need to thank me. I should be the one thanking you. Sherilyn,

"You

unbelievable. Sherilyn looked up, puzzled. What