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, and then it

so much weight on

she realized, this child was trying

his hand and

you and Sherilyn, you're living together

"Oh..."

sighed deeply. "You have to treat Sherilyn

started to water,

day or two, but four years...

love

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

much of it, but now it was crystal

said the same, even he himself felt

more reserved,

"She didn't change."

were moist, "She thought she

fear, "Sherilyn might

tightly, shaking his head

been fond of Sherilyn, and

"Does she?"

fool... Not receiving money, why didn't she say anything

lady covered her