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?"

my leg really

"Of course."

with tears, "will you always be there,

"Of course."

again, without

He couldn't refuse.

family home, she had only him to

wheelchair out, trying to lighten the mood, "Is there

out in a while. How about

"Sounds good."

objections, "Then, Blue

Sherilyn was hosting a dinner at the Blue Plate

false accusation by Yuna, inviting Galen and Edgar for a meat along with Sophia, Jenna, and

was already there except

the dining room, Sherilyn was discussing Rebecca's job situation with Galen, who now managed the

think

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

hesitation, "No problem, sis. If you're

"Thanks a lot."

secured her first job, Rebecca was immensely grateful, winking at Sherilyn and whispering in

looks