Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1186

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Sherilyn shook her arm, trying to break free from the man's grip.

But there was no way Gilbert was letting go now.

He tightened his hold on her wrist, keeping her close as he tried to explain.

"Yesterday, she fell down the stairs at Golden Oak Manor... and ever since she woke up, she's been like this. She's all confused-only recognizes my brother and me."

He continued, "My brother stayed here all night with her. He only called me this morning, and I came as soon as I could. Sherilyn..."

He sighed, knowing he was in a tough spot. "Look, I know I promised before-I said I'd let my brother handle everything with her from now on. But right now... he just can't do it alone. I can't leave him to deal with this by himself. Can you understand that?"

Sherilyn was silent, staring straight into the room.

"Sherilyn?" Gilbert's voice shook a little, his nerves showing.

"Yeah." After a long pause, Sherilyn pressed her lips together and nodded. "You're right. I get it."

"Sherilyn..."

She really understood?

Gilbert's tense features relaxed a bit, and he squeezed her hand.

of nowhere-it's just temporary, the doctors said.

They think she's just

frowned, confused. "What kind

then said, "It's... about

raised an eyebrow. "Does it have to do with Rebecca

nodded, clearly uncomfortable, but didn't say

going to tell me?" Sherilyn's eyebrow arched higher, waiting for him to

privacy was one thing-and Rebecca White was involved, too... Sherilyn rolled her eyes, frustrated. "Fine, whatever. Tell me what you can,

silent-he didn't have an

cold little smirk on her lips. Of course-never

answer.

a nurse came down the hallway with a doctor, pushing a rolling cart

need to get

Gilbert nodded, pulling Sherilyn gently

"I don't

know.

her, you won't let this

with you-I only want

Please, promise

okay?"

didn't answer, her silence thick as

crash from inside the room, followed by the clatter of metal pans and trays

scream rang