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.

came out of nowhere-it's just temporary, the doctors said. She won't

They think she's just

confused. "What kind

said,

raised an eyebrow. "Does it

clearly uncomfortable, but didn't

tell me?" Sherilyn's

too... Sherilyn rolled her eyes, frustrated. "Fine, whatever. Tell me what

have an answer for

cold little smirk on her lips. Of course-never

answer.

down the hallway with a doctor, pushing a

us, we need to get

nodded, pulling Sherilyn gently

"I don't

know.

for her, you won't let this

with you-I only want

Please, promise

okay?"

didn't answer, her silence thick as

the room, followed by the clatter of metal pans and

woman's scream rang