Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 194

After a while, Caroline came out, her eyes red and swollen from crying.

She spoke with sobs. “Sylvia, Gilbert, what did the doctor say about Francis’s condition?”

“There, there, my dear.” Sylvia pulled Caroline close, fearing the news might break her heart further, trying to console her. “The doctor mentioned that we can’t rush Francis’s recovery. It’s already a miracle he woke up. His

rehabilitation will take time.”

“Okay.” Caroline nodded, tears choking her voice. “I understand. I’ll be there for

him.”

Then, she turned to Gilbert. “I might have to cut back on work. I need to make

time to care for Francis.”

Sylvia was quick to support, not even waiting for Gilbert to speak. “You’ve thought this through well, dear. Don’t worry. Gilbert will handle it.”

Patting Caroline’s hand, Sylvia added, “Francis will get better. You’ve been through so much, my dear. It’s finally turning around, isn’t it?”

tearful smile,

Gilbert stayed over at the

some chicken soup

it.

her.

were in good spirits today.

Sylvia remembered something. She asked, “Did you tell Sherilyn about Francis waking

Gilbert shook his

look, setting down her

you don’t tell bar I will. Francie was fond of

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fell into

keeping it from Sherilyn. It’s just that Sherilyn’s not in

she go? How do you know? You’re still bothering

cleared his throat and covered his mouth with a hand. “What are you saying,

Caroline passed by the slightly ajar door and heard it clear as day. She stopped in

tried setting you up before, and you didn’t want it! Now that she’s not interested, you’re all

want what you can’t