Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 285

The moment Gilbert spoke, Charles immediately understood what he meant. “Mr. Gilbert, should we handle it?”

“Yes.” With a slight nod, Gilbert confirmed the necessity.

It was inevitable, after all.

Leaving such a ticking time bomb near Sherilyn? This time it was acute appendicitis, and

on a day when a hurricane had shut down the roads!

Had he not arrived in time, the consequences would have been disastrous.

Hannah really has a mean streak!

Meanwhile, Edgar had rushed to the hospital.

“Nurse, has a patient named Sherilyn been admitted recently?”

“Yes, she’s in observation room 3.”

“Thank you!”

Edgar entered the quiet observation room and slowed his pace as he sat beside the bed.

“Sherilyn…”

He spoke softly, as if handling something fragile, gently holding Sherilyn’s hand.

“I’m sorry I’m late… but thank goodness, you’re alright…“.

stirred in his

tensed up. “You’re awake?”

brows, slowly opened her eyes. “Edgar… it’s you.”

pain was intense, and her consciousness was blurry. She vaguely remembered being

hadn’t expected Edgar to be the one.

who else but Edgar would worry about her so much?

a hurricane–hit day, with roads closed, only he would go to such lengths for

“Yeah, it’s me.”

of her thoughts, nodded. “I’m sorry I’m late.

weak. “How did you know I was sick?”

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“Derek told me.”

had been at the hotel, along with Ms. Hansen.

on Edgar, noticing he was completely drenched.

“It’s nothing.”

heavy; couldn’t help

pang of gratitude.

you… thank you

his head. “I didn’t do

him, she could’ve been in a much worse state

“Edgar…”

the bedside

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the large towel that was

and Edgar handed her the

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Sherilyn laughed, amused by his gesture. “This is for you, not me. You’re soaked. Take off your jacket and dry