Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 284

Charles quickly approached, unfurling a rain cover to shield her from the pelting rain. With no time to waste, the two worked in silent harmony, helping Sherilyn onto the helicopter. The cabin door shut firmly behind them.

“Mr. Gilbert, I’ll take the controls.”

“Alright.”

Gilbert had piloted the helicopter on their way here, but now, with Sherilyn in his arms, he was occupied.

As the helicopter took off again, heading back to the city, Gilbert looked down at Sherilyn and softly moved a damp strand of hair from her forehead, whispering, “We’ll be at the hospital soon.”

The stormy night rendered even the emergency room’s usually bustling halls eerily silent. Suddenly, the automatic doors swung open.

“Doctor! Quick!”

“Nurse!”

“Right here!”

“Rush her to the ER! Call the doctor!”

Meanwhile, Edgar was stuck in traffic. Despite his pleas, the traffic cop wouldn’t budge. He was on the phone, pulling strings, trying to find a way through. Worried sick about Sherilyn, he couldn’t just wait. Since she had blocked his number, he used a different one to call her.

r

a brief ring, the

Edgar’s voice was tight with concern. “How

“Um…”

a stranger’s voice that replied. It was Rebecca, puzzled by the unfamiliar -number. “Are you

where is she?”

to the

was rushed to

Right?

09:46

“Thank you!”

then, the officer signaled him, “You can go through now!”

“Thank you!”

guy who arrived with Sherilyn in the helicopter, she had

a private observation room, receiving IV fluids. After the nurse had finished setting up the IV, she glanced at Gilbert, offering words of comfort, “She’s stable now.

“Thank you.”

“Thank

just call if

“Will do.”

Sherilyn sleep peacefully. He finally began to

down.

“You scared me…”

“Mr. Gilbert.”