Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 744

He was no real part of the Johnson clan… Would she care?

And if she did, what was he to do about it?

In Sherilyn's eyes, he was already in the negatives. Would his lineage make her despise him even more?

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Hospital.

After checking the room, the doctor emerged to meet the anxious faces of the Johnson brothers.

“Gentlemen, Mrs. Johnson is doing quite well, all things considered. She’s in good spirits and has asked to speak with both of you.”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

With the doctor gone, Francis and Gilbert exchanged a look, relieved that their grandmother was finally willing to see them.

They entered the hospital room, one after the other, and took their positions on either side of the bed.

“Grandma.”

“Grandma.”

Neither brother dared to say more, fearing they might upset the matriarch. They waited for her to speak.

Sylvia’s expression was cold and calm as her gaze landed on Gilbert. “You can leave. You know what I mean, don’t you?”

“Grandma…” Francis was shocked, turning to his brother.

Gilbert’s face turned pale, his whole body tensing up, and his eyes, deep as abysses, seemed to lose focus.

His lips pressed into a thin line, and he stood motionless.

“Hmph.”

With a very faint sneer, Sylvia continued, “You are not my Gilbert. I don’t wish to see you anymore. But since you’ve called me ‘grandma’ for so many years, I don’t want to make this ugly. Just go, let’s both keep our dignity.”

“Grandma! Don’t be like this!”

Francis couldn’t bear it any longer, his brow furrowed in disapproval. “Even if Gilbert isn’t born a Johnson, he has respected you, brought joy to your days, and helped manage our estate alongside me. Do you know how much he has contributed to our family?”

“So what?”

Sylvia suddenly raised her voice, glaring at her eldest grandson.

“What does all that mean compared to what he’s received from being a Johnson?”