Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 996

Gilbert wheeled Sylvia from the patio into the living room, leaving Caroline outside alone.

...

"Grandma."

Gilbert fetched the medication, poured some water, and gently helped Sylvia take it.

"Feeling any better? I could call the doctor..."

"It's okay."

Sylvia waved him off, "Just a bit out of breath for a moment there. The meds will do their job. Calling the doctor would have him say the same. After all these years, I know what to expect."

"Alright." Gilbert pulled up a chair. "Then, I'll sit with you for a bit. Try to relax."

"Oh..."

Sylvia sighed and nodded, gesturing towards the direction of the patio.

"The thing is, Sherilyn was at fault back then. But I believe she didn't mean any harm. Sherilyn was just too young, and with her and Caroline not getting along, conflicts were bound to arise... But she's not a bad kid with a malicious heart. I've been friends with her grandma for ages, watched her grow up..."

"Grandma, you don't need to explain." Gilbert nodded. "I understand."

"Really?"

attitude wasn't quite the same back in the day,

put so much weight on your

took the old lady a while, but now she realized, this child was trying to repay a

hand and

brother mentioned, you and Sherilyn, you're

"Oh..."

deeply. "You have to treat Sherilyn

eyes started to water, her voice

a day or two,

love

mind, and she grasped Gilbert firmly, "Do you remember? When Sherilyn first

the time, Gilbert didn't think much of it, but

Elliott and Derek Brooks said the same, even he himself felt that she had

become more reserved,

"She didn't change."

eyes were moist, "She thought she was abandoned, didn't

old lady suddenly gripped Gilbert, her voice filled with fear, "Sherilyn might think, not receiving living expenses was

furrowed tightly, shaking his head

always been fond of Sherilyn,

"Does she?"

doubtful, "Such a fool... Not receiving money, why

old lady covered her face, sobbing