Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 129

And then, just like that, the darkness was pierced by a sudden burst of light, forcing both of them to shut their eyes tight.

“The power’s back on!” Sherilyn exclaimed, her voice tinged with relief as she was the first to open her eyes. But then, she froze.

His handsome face was right in front of her, uncomfortably close. Just inches away, his lips almost touched hers.

This position…Could it be, was he about to kiss her?

Sherilyn felt a chill run down her spine. No, that couldn’t be right! Given Gilbert’s aversion towards her, it was utterly impossible!

It must have been because it was too dark earlier, and he couldn’t see clearly.

“Um…” Sherilyn’s voice was barely a whisper as she alerted him, “The power’s back.”

“Okay.”

Gilbert’s expression remained unreadable, but his heart was in turmoil!

Had he almost kissed Sherilyn? How could that be? Since when did she start to have this kind of allure for him? Where did things go wrong?

Trying to maintain his composure, Gilbert let go of Sherilyn and stood up, his tone casual and detached, “Well, everything seems fine now, I’ll be heading off.”

“Yeah, sure.”

Sherilyn rose to her feet as well, escorting him to the door with a polite, “Take care on your way out.”

“Will do.”

left without looking back.

outside, he glanced back sharply, squinting towards the lit window of Sherilyn’s apartment. His long lashes veiling his thoughts, no one could guess what

The next day.

to visit

after receiving a call from the doctor, alone since Caroline was out of town on a

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“Mr. Gilbert.”

to discuss, a reason for calling him over.

Just

frowned, worried about his

worry, it’s not bad news. Actually, there’s this new drug available in Quinland that’s designed for cases like

interest was piqued. “Go

was developed by a hospital in Quinland

use.

success stories of patients in a vegetative state for years waking up because of

doctor explained, “Although Mr. Francis has been in a coma for many years, his physical functions are well–maintained. I believe this drug could be worth trying, and there’s a good chance

drug wasn’t available for global sales

and challenging, but what was the Johnson family if not resourceful? What a small–town doctor couldn’t manage might be within the reach of

you see if there’s a

“Sure.”

nodded. “I’ll find a

was to obtain, he was determined to do whatever it took to get the drug for his brother, to help him wake up and get off that bed where he had lain

years.

contemplation,

between us. Don’t tell Grandma or