Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 972

"Hang on!" Sherilyn's face tightened with concern, "I'm going to find a doctor!"

She quickly got up and hurried out, returning soon with a doctor in tow.

"Doctor, can we give him something for the pain?"

"Just a moment..."

After a thorough inquiry into Gilbert's condition, the doctor asked, "Mr. Harrison, can you bear the pain?"

"Why would you ask that?" Sherilyn was getting impatient, "Just because he can bear it, does it mean he should suffer?" "Ms. Gomez."

The doctor explained, "Mr. Harrison has had a finger reattached. Pain medication, while easing the pain, can also numb other sensations... This could interfere with monitoring his condition and his recovery. As a rule, we avoid pain medication when possible." Sherilyn was taken aback, her gaze shifting uncertainly to Gilbert.

"It's okay." Gilbert offered her a weak smile. "Let's listen to the doctor. I can handle it."

Sherilyn was at a loss for words, eventually nodding in agreement.

What else could she say? It had to be this way.

After the doctor left, Sherilyn sat beside Gilbert, wondering what else she could do for him.

"Shall I get a damp cloth for you?"

Wiping his brow seemed like a small comfort.

"No need."

As she stood, Gilbert caught her hand.

Sherilyn looked down at their hands, her brow furrowing, tempted to pull away.

"Sherilyn."

almost pleading, "Can you stay with me, please? Just

am, Jenna? You

Gilbert quirked a small smile,

"Stay with me, please?"

"Let go of my hand,

disappointment flashing in his eyes before

pulled up

do

"How about we

Gilbert agreed, not

TV, "What do you want to watch? Maybe some stock

it's just a bunch of

Sherilyn:...

a movie

"Sure."

kind of movies do you

you like, I

Sherilyn: ...

he give a straight answer

something... this one's free, the rest

couldn't help but

shot him a

are still worried about spending

pressing the play

Gilbert was

Johnsons at fifteen,

faced hardship...