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

"Of course."

Caroline looked up at him, her eyes moist with tears, "will you

"Of course."

again, without a

He couldn't refuse.

and most importantly, Caroline was injured because of him. Secondly, after breaking up with his brother and moving out of the Johnson family home, she had only him to rely on. "Okay, I'll listen to you." Caroline nodded, her voice slightly

to lighten the mood, "Is there

Caroline thought for a moment, "We haven't dined out in a while. How about the Blue Plate

"Sounds good."

"Then, Blue Plate Diner it

was hosting a dinner

and Edgar for

was already there except for

Sherilyn was discussing Rebecca's job situation

think you could find

Rebecca?" Sherilyn asked. Even though it wasn't

hesitation, "No problem, sis. If you're asking, how could I

"Thanks a lot."

secured her first job, Rebecca was immensely grateful, winking

brother really looks