Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 149

The next day, over the weekend, Gilbert decided to pay a visit to his brother, Francis.

After hearing from the doctor about a new treatment available from overseas, specifically from Quinland, Gilbert had managed to secure a supply. He was eager to know if there was any improvement in Francis‘ condition.

“How’s it looking?” Gilbert tried to maintain a composed exterior, but his heart was filled with immense hope.

“Mr. Gilbert,” the doctor greeted him with a hopeful smile, cautious not to overpromise. “Based on what we’re seeing, Mr. Francis seems to be responding well to the treatment. His reflexes have shown significant improvement over the past few days.”

Gilbert’s eyes sparkled with optimism. “Really?”

“Mr. Gilbert,” the doctor gestured towards the monitor. “Why don’t you try talking to Mr.

Francis?”

Puzzled but willing, Gilbert took a seat by the bed, gazing at Francis, and began to speak in a deep, solemn voice.

“Big bro, it’s me, Gilbert. Can you hear me? Grandma just had heart surgery, and she’s been waiting for years for you to wake up. Bro, you’ve slept enough… it’s time to wake up…”

could finish, the doctor pointed at the monitor, drawing his attention to it. Though not an expert, Gilbert could

accelerating.

this

smile, “Mr. Francis might not be awake yet, but he can hear us.” Hearing

was momentarily lost for words, his face lighting up with joy. “So, you’re saying

signs are very promising based on Mr. Francis‘ current condition.” No doctor would make promises, but this was as

as he

my duty, after all,” the doctor

Gilbert whispered, “Big bro, since you can hear me… I’ve got something to

course, there was no response

take that as a

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of the

he was going to pick

Caroline emerged from the terminal, her team in tow. Even in a crowd, her tall, slender figure, concealed behind sunglasses

undeniably beautiful, which explained why both Johnson brothers had once