Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 745

"Grandma!"

Francis's brows were furrowed so tightly, a rare spark of urgency flickered in his eyes, "You can't talk about Gilbert like that!"

"During all these years at the Johnsons, Gilbert didn't scheme for anything from us. If he were that sort of person, he could've easily claimed everything for himself while I was out cold those four years. But he didn't!" Over those years, he diligently managed everything for the Johnsons.

To outsiders, he was the powerful figure steering the Johnsons, but in reality, he was nothing short of a loyal worker!

"He truly sees us as family, treats you like a grandmother, and me like his own brother! Speaking of him this way, you're hurting him deeply!"

Sylvia was speechless.

She couldn't refute those words.

"Ah..."

The old lady sobbed, suddenly covering her eyes.

"What do you want me to do then? Just the thought of my Gilbert being gone... and him taking Gilbert's place, it just breaks my heart... Gilbert, my dear Gilbert! Sob..."

Chasing after Gilbert was definitely not an option now.

Upon leaving the hospital room, Francis dialed Gilbert's number.

But...

have dialed is currently switched off.

brother's phone was never out of reach. Clearly, he had turned it

Francis gestured for Sawyer

Francis, what

inform Charles, along with Allen and Abel -

Sawyer stiffened, quickly affirming and

"What's going on?"

Sylvia. Seeing Francis in distress, she knew something was

Grandma not

"It's not that."

sighing deeply, "Grandma drove Gilbert away, and now I

was taken

harbored quite a

towards Sylvia, but catching

she held back, silently criticizing Sylvia in

Sylvia was heartless!

had honored their kindness with years of loyalty. The value he added to

count for anything?

it weren't for Gilbert, the Johnsons would've been history when Francis was in a

had the nerve to turn her back on him, just like

"Don't worry."

Caroline's well-being, Francis tried to reassure her, "I've already sent Sawyer and Charles to look for him." After a moment's thought, he asked her, "Can

"Um..."

suggesting, "Have you checked with Sherilyn? Maybe he went to see

by her,