Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Gilbert

paused, realizing the truth in his brother's words.

"But, big bro."

Gilbert gestured towards the neighboring house, "Don't forget, Rebecca is married!"

"Married? Ha."

Francis scoffed, "Her husband might as well not exist."

It wasn't like him to covet another man's wife, but Eddy was such a disaster that Francis couldn't help but feel drawn to Rebecca. After all, meddling in someone else's marriage wasn't exactly honorable. Francis said, "Once the Christmas rolls around and Rebecca has her surgery to fix her eyesight, we'll handle her divorce from Eddy."

Gilbert realized his brother had everything planned out. Yet, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, pointing next door, "Big bro, are you sure Rebecca is on board with this?"

"Huh?" Francis looked puzzled, "Why wouldn't she be?"

Getting away from Eddy, a notorious cheater and abuser, and reconnecting with her son James - wasn't that the best outcome for her?

...

Leaving the Southern District Sanatorium, Gilbert headed to his office.

to be following him, which was

the office, after checking his schedule, which wasn't too packed, he figured he could make time to pick up Sherilyn from the set. As expected, he wrapped

car keys and jacket, Gilbert was about to leave when his phone rang - an international number flashed on the screen. Raising an eyebrow, he answered, "Hello? Who's

is this Mr. Gilbert Johnson?

was in

is he," Gilbert's voice tensed instantly.

trouble here and sought

"What kind

robbed

in financial

also missing. Additionally, she seems

"Alright, I understand."

voice grew colder, "Can I speak with

"One moment..."

a

"Gilbert!" She sounded frantic.

"You're safe

"Yeah, I know."

"Can you tell me, do

was someone from

was certain, "I was sleeping in the bedroom when I heard noises.