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 heal? Will I be

"Of course."

eyes moist with tears, "will you always be there, always stay by

"Of course."

again, without a moment's

He couldn't refuse.

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

trying to lighten the mood, "Is there

dined out

"Sounds good."

had no objections, "Then, Blue Plate Diner

dinner at

an incident involving a false accusation by Yuna, inviting Galen and

already there except for

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

you think you could find

Rebecca?" Sherilyn asked. Even though it wasn't her field Rebecca urgently needed a

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

"Thanks a lot."

was immensely grateful, winking at Sherilyn

really looks out for