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

up. “You’re

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

pain was intense, and her consciousness was blurry. She vaguely remembered being carried and brought to the

hadn’t expected Edgar to be

who else but Edgar would worry

hurricane–hit day, with roads closed, only he

“Yeah, it’s me.”

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

weak. “How did you

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“Derek told me.”

Brooks had been at the hotel, along with

noticing he was completely drenched. “How come you’re…”

“It’s nothing.”

“The rain was heavy; couldn’t help but get

gratitude. He had endured all this for

thank you… thank you for

head. “I didn’t

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

“Edgar…”

for the bedside table.

do you

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asked, promptly picking up the large towel that

nodded, and Edgar handed her the towel.

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gesture. “This is for you, not me. You’re soaked. Take off your