Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Seeing Gilbert's pallor, Francis swiftly chimed in, attempting to smooth things over.

"Caroline got a bit carried away with her words. Sherilyn rushed to the hospital as soon as she heard about your accident. She was right outside the OR, glued to that spot the entire time you were in surgery. She probably couldn't get the time off work on such short notice."

At this, Gilbert's tense expression eased into a relieved, squinty-eyed smile. "I know, Sherilyn's always been the cautious type. She's the kind who wouldn't dream of missing a day at the office, let alone clocking in late."

"That's good to hear."

Francis felt a wave of relief wash over him. The whole ordeal had started because of him, and the last thing he wanted was for it to strain the relationship between his brother and Sherilyn. Francis added, "I should've been more considerate. You just focus on getting better. Given Sherilyn's cautious nature, I'll have someone arrange for her time off so she can be here with you." "Sounds great." Gilbert's grin widened. "Thanks, bro."

"What are brothers for?"

Off to the side, Caroline scoffed and turned her attention away, clearly uninterested in the brotherly exchange.

It was Charles who had gone to the dance company.

He also took care of the leave request before heading to the rehearsal studio to find Sherilyn.

Charles approached her with a serious demeanor, "Sherilyn, Mr. Gilbert's awake. I've already sorted your leave. I'm here to take you to the hospital."

Sherilyn was taken aback. She wondered why he insisted on taking her to the hospital. It wasn't as if the hospital lacked nurses.

Was she supposed to be better at caring for someone than a professional nurse?

any room for argument. "Mr. Gilbert wants to see you. I'm

the wrist, led her to his car, and drove her to the

hospital room door, Charles knocked. "Mr.

Sherilyn pushed

Inside, Gilbert wasn't alone.

clothes after being given the all-clear to

she decided to drop by Gilbert's room and wait for Francis to pick her

as Sherilyn entered, catching the tail end of Caroline's soft

should really talk things through with my

as his

face lit up with a

"Yeah."

and Caroline, concern in her voice. "Gilbert was looking for

"I'm fine."

surprised by Sherilyn's

emotions, Caroline dabbed at her tears

be here soon. I'll

walking her to the

"Yeah."