Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Grandma." Francis frowned, his voice heavy with concern, "Gilbert's not as bad off as it seems. Aside from his head, he's pretty much fine all over."

Other than a few scrapes and bruises across his skin, there were no broken bones to worry about.

"Indeed."

Sylvia gently touched her grandson's cheek, "Look at his complexion, just like he's merely sleeping."

Her gaze suddenly shifted to Sherilyn, grasping her hand, "Sherilyn, you've been such a trooper, staying by his side, talking to him. The doctor said Gilbert's doing well in all other aspects." Feeling the intensity of the old lady's stare, Sherilyn felt the weight of expectation heavy on her shoulders.

With a slight furrow in her brow, she replied, "Grandma, I'll try my best, but I can't make any promises."

"That's okay, dear!"

Sylvia patted her hand, her eyes brimming with tears, "I'm not trying to pressure you, but given his condition, we must do all we can, right? After all, you've called him 'big brother' before, haven't you?" "Mhm." Sherilyn nodded, her gaze lowered.

"Francis."

Sylvia turned, instructing Francis, "Please have someone tidy up around here, and make sure Sherilyn has everything she needs."

worry, Grandma." Francis nodded, "I would have seen

"Indeed."

been so close since you were little, having been through life and death together... Just a grandmother's needless worries." Given Gilbert's

held Sherilyn's hand, earnestly saying, "Bless you,

...

chair and

for Sherilyn; the nurse had stepped out to fetch medicine, and the caretaker was busy elsewhere. Following the doctor's advice, Sherilyn knew her role was to

But what to say?

to wake up, she couldn't very well speak of reconciliations or growing

smirked, a chilly

Community like a daredevil. With all that bravery, how come you're lying here in such a sorry state? You think I'm moved by

you better listen

Jenna's sake, you can't afford to let anything happen to you!" The only response was the steady hush of the

trembled as she took out her phone, opened the music player, and

me tell you

he'd want to hear, and she wouldn't have to force any