Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1245

Chapter 1245

"Wait!"

Gilbert hurriedly called after her, worry etched on his face. "What are you doing at the hospital? Are you feeling alright? Or is it Jenna?"

"No, I'm fine," Sherilyn replied, shaking her head with a smile. "I'm just here to see Joyce-"

Before she could finish, her phone started ringing. It was Joyce, probably just finishing her shift.

"She's hurrying me," Sherilyn said quickly. "I've got to go-bye!"

"Bye-❞ Gilbert barely managed a word before Sherilyn turned and dashed off, answering her phone as she ran.

"I'm coming, I'm coming! Stop rushing me, Dr. Cooper-"

Watching her disappear down the corridor, Gilbert's expression turned bitter, and

he murmured softly, "Goodbye, Sherilyn."

He stood there in silence for several minutes before heading toward the underground parking garage.

stepped out of the elevator, the doors to the elevator next to his slid open and Francis emerged. The brothers came

frowned slightly, his Adam's apple

a moment. "Do you have a minute?

to

climbed in, the silence between them thick. Francis glanced at his younger brother-he'd noticed right away that Gilbert looked exhausted and pale. Gilbert hadn't come to the hospital in days. The nurse had tried to call him, but

but seeing Gilbert like this, he could guess something

You can't

heavy. He spoke directly, "I haven't been to the hospital

confusion, but

look at his brother, hatred clear in his eyes.

a sharp breath, jaw clenched. "I'm afraid I won't be able to

do you mean?"

me, she's been sick for years! And now...

listening as his brother poured

Francis let out a quiet sigh, a silent ache passing

had suffered so much

face of such old wounds, what comfort could

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