Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 816

"What's all this talk about bothering or not bothering?" Sherilyn playfully rolled her eyes. "You're such a phony!"

Rebecca White was one of the few friends she had in Sunhaven. When she first returned, Rebecca had been a tremendous help.

"Ha ha!" Rebecca laughed. "A little politeness never hurts, right? Otherwise, it just seems rude."

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That day, Gilbert accompanied Caroline to the hospital for a follow-up appointment.

Unfortunately, the results were discouraging.

Despite undergoing treatment, Caroline's leg showed little improvement.

The doctor used careful language, "Let's try a different approach and see how it goes."

But deep down, they both knew. The longer this dragged on, the slimmer their hopes became.

Leaving the consultation room, Caroline looked defeated, her eyes downcast and silent.

Gilbert was both worried and filled with guilt, his mood equally heavy, though he couldn't show even a hint of it in front of her.

"Caroline."

Gilbert bent slightly to meet her eyes, his voice low and soothing, "The doctor said we have to take it slow. Keeping a positive outlook can really help with your recovery."

"Really?"

A small smile formed on Caroline's lips. "Can my leg really heal? Will I be able to stand again?"

"Of course."

"And…" Caroline looked up at him, her eyes moist with tears, "will you always be there, always stay by my side?"

"Of course."

Gilbert nodded again, without a moment's hesitation.

He couldn't refuse.

Firstly, and most importantly, Caroline was injured because of him. Secondly, after breaking up with his brother and moving out of the Johnson family home, she had only him to rely on.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Caroline nodded, her voice slightly choked, "I'm glad I have you."

Gilbert pushed her wheelchair out, trying to lighten the mood, "Is there anything specific you'd like to eat tonight?"