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.

night, his phone

It was Edwin Morris.

Gilbert! Sherilyn's been

sat up straight, his temples

it, see you

"Okay."

up, Gilbert immediately rushed to the

...

Morris was notified by the police first and was also the

"Mr. Gilbert!"

arrival, he met up with Edwin Morris. "Where is

observation room

"What happened?"

observation room, he couldn't help but question. She was fine

and

hospital?

"Stress-induced fever," Edwin explained.

in the

his tracks. In simpler terms, she was... scared

showed just how terrified

in a private room with a police

was asleep on the hospital bed, her eyes closed, looking restless, with an IV in her left hand.

gently took her hand into his,

her hair back with his other hand, softly saying, "Didn't tell you not to be afraid? Everything's going to be okay. If Edwin Morris can't handle this,

furrowed her brows and