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.

way, he noticed no one seemed to be following him, which was odd considering Naylor's relentless

could make time to pick up Sherilyn from

his car keys and jacket, Gilbert was about to leave when his phone rang -

day, is this Mr. Gilbert Johnson?

Caroline was in

is he," Gilbert's voice tensed instantly. "What's

Ms. Caroline mentioned you. She's run into some trouble here and sought our help.

deepened, "What

been robbed at her

in

passport is also missing. Additionally,

"Alright, I understand."

voice grew colder, "Can I speak with

"One moment..."

after a brief wait, Caroline's anxious

"Gilbert!" She sounded frantic.

"You're

"Yeah, I know."

continued, "Can you tell me, do you know who broke

was someone

certain, "I was sleeping in the bedroom when I heard noises. Before leaving, he had a message for you." "What