Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 653

The last sound jolted Gilbert awake as if from a nightmare, his eyes snapping open. A fine sheen of cold sweat coated his forehead and temples. “Gilbert?”

Caroline’s lips parted slightly, disbelief etched across her face.

At this moment, she was the only one in the hospital room.

The nurse had just finished her rounds and gone, while the caregiver and Sherilyn were grabbing a bite in the cafeteria.

“Gilbert! You’re awake?”

Stumbling over, Caroline rushed to his bedside, witnessing with her own eyes Gilbert’s awakening.

Tears welled up, choking her words, “Thank goodness!”

“What happened to me?”

Gilbert frowned, massaging his temples, his head still throbbing.

His last memory was of the New Year’s Eve celebration at Sunset Ridge Community, holding Jenna, watching the fireworks with Sherilyn, and then… Nothing.

Looking around, he realized he was in a hospital.

How did he end up here? Did Sherilyn bring him? She must have been terrified.

“Sherilyn?” Gilbert asked, attempting to rise.

his question, helping him sit up

so stubborn about going to the hospital… Look

into Gilbert’s arms, “Do you have any idea how scared I was? You’ve been in a coma for a week! The

like Francis, lost to

“Caroline.”

to her shoulder, trying to

cry… I’m alright,

the door, Sherilyn

drawn

Ction, thinking.

needed help.

help.

hadn’t expected to find Gilbert

Caroline were locked in an emotional embrace, tears streaming down

at Sherilyn, “Ms.

remained composed, accustomed to such scenes, and calmly instructed the caregiver. “Please, go inform the

away!” The

observing the emotional scene with a cool

presence was no longer

gaze met hers, catching

“Sherilyn!”

invigorated, Gilbert pushed Caroline aside and threw off the covers,

woken up, where

at her, his eyes filled

didn’t you tell