Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 322

Caroline wheeled the chair forward, saying, “Last night at the hospital, Francis didn’t get much rest. So, here we are, back home first thing in the morning. I’ll get him settled in his room for some rest.”

“Ah, alright then.” Sylvia nodded repeatedly, stepping aside to make way. “You both go on then, get some rest.

You too.”

“Will do, Grandma.” Caroline wheeled Francis upstairs.

Once she had him comfortably settled, she patted his hand gently, “Rest up. I’ll check on you in a bit.”

As she was about to rise, Francis caught her hand.

“Francis?”

He looked at her, his expression complex. Even though he could now put together short sentences, he found himself speechless in front of Caroline.

Yet, Caroline seemed to understand his hesitation.

His chances with Sherilyn were gone…

She clasped his hand in return, softly saying. “Francis, let’s forget the past, shall we? Let’s focus on having a good life from here on out, okay?”

He stared at her face for a long moment before nodding. Yeah, okay.”

his reluctant agreement. Was it so hard for him to let go of Sherilyn?

saw Gilbert preparing to head to the garage to drive Sherilyn

called out to

up with a

he was genuinely happy, knowing

never seen him this relaxed before.

Was being with Sherilyn making

What was so great about Sherilyn that had both

her, Sherilyn approached.

pursed her lips towards Gilbert, Thanks,

what?” Gilbert looked

to do…” Caroline’s eyes started to well up. “I never thought you’d actually go through with it, that you and

off in panic, stretching out his hand towards

“Sherilyn!”

pretended she had just noticed her, forcing a

her, nor did she

not,

her phone, ready to use the ride–hailing

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speaking to

“Coming!”