Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 963

After hanging up the phone, Gilbert turned and made his way to the couch, sinking into its cushions with a heavy sigh.

He crossed his arms, closed his eyes, and leaned back, trying to force himself into a moment of rest. He couldn't afford to fall apart now; Sherilyn and her daughter were counting on him.

...

The first light of dawn was just breaking.

Gilbert jerked awake to the vibration of his phone on the coffee table.

He leaned forward, grabbing it.

"Hello?"

It was Charles, "Mr. Gilbert, Nolan's here, downstairs. He says he's got some news about One."

"Alright, I'm coming down."

With a brief response, Gilbert hung up, grabbed his jacket from the couch, and was ready to head out when-

"I'm coming with you!"

From the direction of the bedroom, Sherilyn burst out.

"Sherilyn."

Gilbert looked at her face. Despite having sedated her to ensure she rested through the night, her complexion was still far from good.

Do you have news

his arm, "Take me

"It's not certain yet."

a heavy heart, couldn't

now to confirm. You're not well; it's better if

his arm,

head, she protested, "How can I stay put? I'll just end up worrying even more! Or what, are you planning to knock me out whenever I get anxious?" He hadn't planned

for time, Gilbert couldn't ponder any longer. He grasped her

"Thank you!"

back inside briefly and returned with a shawl for Sherilyn, "Let's

Charles and

stepped forward, bowing slightly, "Mr. Nine, Ms. Gomez... We've located One's hideout... but Miss Jenna is with him, our people

"Yes, Mr. Nine."

hand, led her to the

the lead, with

sitting up straight, her hands clasped together as if

old town area into the city

This place...?

around in disbelief. If not for following them,

approached, handing

"Hmm."

taking the

"Hello."

"Nine."

"Long time no see. Boy, you were so patient back at the Harrison