Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 999

Caroline gripped the arms of her wheelchair tightly, her eyes wide and unblinking, her voice as raspy and ragged as sandpaper. "Did you call for Francis? What exactly did you tell him?"

What kind of question was that? What else could he have said?

Gilbert shuddered slightly, confusion swirling in his gaze. "I just told him the truth..."

"What do you mean by the truth? Tell me, what did you say to him!" Caroline's voice broke as she demanded an answer.

Seeing her so sharp and agitated, Gilbert frowned, sighing inwardly. She must be scared too, right?

He swallowed, his lips parting slightly to speak, "The truth is, you lost a baby years ago, Sherilyn was sent off to Crestwood for it, and you... you withheld the living expenses. That's all." All these events, spanning several years, condensed into a few simple sentences...

Silence fell.

Suddenly, Caroline's shoulders slumped, her back leaning against the wheelchair, the tension she had been holding seemed to dissipate, her previously sharp gaze now scattered. It's out!

Everything's out!

What was she supposed to do now?

Was this her downfall?

But then again...

Caroline thought to herself, where does she stand now anyway?

Ever since Sherilyn returned, both Johnson brothers, who used to hover around her, had left her side!

Sherilyn, truly a disaster!

have to lose? What more was

thinking even if she lost everything, even if her dignity was

Hmph.

those brothers, that was

should be grateful

The door was knocked.

Finally, Francis arrived.

entered, walking straight

stood up

her wheelchair, acted as if she hadn't

gesturing Gilbert to sit, "Sit,

"Alright, big brother."

appeared nonchalant, but inside, her palms were sweaty with nervousness, her heart racing as

nodded, "Took her medication, she's

"That's good."

Gilbert and then at Caroline, "I've got

tensed up, his features tight, "Grandma said to leave this matter to you,

his hand, signaling

turned to

set

there are some

to discuss with

perhaps

balcony for a bit?"

Huh?

momentarily taken