Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 808

Glancing over, Gilbert caught sight of Sherilyn through the glass pane on the door.

"Visiting hours are almost up, and her emotions are unstable right now. Would you like to see her?"

Gilbert looked up, briefly meeting Sherilyn's gaze before shaking his head. "No, thanks."

He had promised her that he would never 'bother' her again for any reason.

"Alright then," Edwin Morris said, not pressing further. "I'll go take care of things."

"Okay."

Gilbert nodded, his eyes never leaving Sherilyn inside.

48 hours.

Could Sherilyn endure that long?

And what about Jenna?

Even if she gets bailed out after 48 hours, a courtroom battle awaits her!

...

Leaving the police station, Gilbert was filled with worry for Sherilyn and concern for Jenna, so he decided to head back to Sunset Ridge Community. He didn't go upstairs; instead, he just sat in his car.

Rolling down the car window, he lit one cigarette after another, lost in thought about Sherilyn's situation amid the smoke.

the night,

It was Edwin Morris.

Sherilyn's been admitted to

Gilbert sat up straight, his temples throbbing with

see you at the

"Okay."

immediately

...

notified by the police first and was

"Mr. Gilbert!"

arrival, he met up

the observation room on

"What happened?"

room,

ago, and now

hospital?

"Stress-induced fever," Edwin explained.

in the

tracks. In simpler terms, she was...

showed just how terrified she

a private room with a police

with the officer, then nodded at Gilbert, who entered with a frown. Sherilyn was asleep on the hospital bed, her eyes closed, looking restless, with an IV in her left hand. Gilbert approached, sitting down

a moment of hesitation, he gently took her hand into his, feeling a mix of pain and tenderness.

tell you not to be afraid? Everything's going to be okay. If Edwin Morris can't handle this, then he might as

furrowed her brows and abruptly opened her