Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 816

"What's all this talk about bothering or not bothering?" Sherilyn playfully rolled her eyes. "You're such a phony!"

Rebecca White was one of the few friends she had in Sunhaven. When she first returned, Rebecca had been a tremendous help. "Ha ha!" Rebecca laughed. "A little politeness never hurts, right? Otherwise, it just seems rude."

...

That day, Gilbert accompanied Caroline to the hospital for a follow-up appointment.

Unfortunately, the results were discouraging.

Despite undergoing treatment, Caroline's leg showed little improvement.

The doctor used careful language, "Let's try a different approach and see how it goes."

But deep down, they both knew. The longer this dragged on, the slimmer their hopes became.

Leaving the consultation room, Caroline looked defeated, her eyes downcast and silent.

Gilbert was both worried and filled with guilt, his mood equally heavy, though he couldn't show even a hint of it in front of her. "Caroline."

Gilbert bent slightly to meet her eyes, his voice low and soothing, "The doctor said we have to take it slow. Keeping a positive outlook can really help with your recovery." "Really?"

lips. "Can my leg really heal? Will I be able to stand

"Of course."

with tears, "will you always

"Of course."

without a moment's

He couldn't refuse.

and moving out of the Johnson family home, she had only him to rely on. "Okay, I'll listen to you." Caroline

mood, "Is there anything specific you'd

"We haven't dined out in a while.

"Sounds good."

no objections, "Then, Blue

hosting a dinner

for an incident involving a false accusation by Yuna, inviting Galen and Edgar for a meat along with Sophia,

already there except

discussing Rebecca's job situation with

think you could find

asked. Even though it wasn't her field Rebecca urgently needed a job

problem, sis. If you're asking, how could I

"Thanks a lot."

immensely grateful, winking at Sherilyn and whispering

really looks out