Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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.

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

Francis." Gilbert frowned slightly, his Adam's

Francis nodded, pausing for a moment. "Do

without hesitation, gesturing to

exhausted and pale. Gilbert hadn't come to the hospital in days. The nurse had tried to call him, but he'd

seeing Gilbert like this, he

You can't tell

eyes were half closed, his expression heavy. He spoke directly, "I haven't been to the hospital these

taken aback, his brows knitting in confusion, but he didn't press. He waited for

clear in his eyes. "I don't want to see her. I can't

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

do you mean?" Francis faltered, "Caroline,

his voice strained, eyes red. "Sherilyn is sick! Because of me, she's been

listening as his brother poured out

a quiet sigh, a

so much

what to say. In the face of such old wounds, what comfort could he possibly