Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 825

In those days, even with the financial support from the Johnson family, Sherilyn, just a young girl herself, had to bear the responsibility of having his child... Jenna, her health was always frail. Did she cry? Did she ever think of him? "…This is no good!" After a moment of silence, Sherilyn erupted, "What good does it do to tell you now? Can you turn back time, return to the past?" After all those years of silence, now he's asking, what's the point? The hardships she endured are etched in her memories, unrelenting! Suddenly, she shoved him away, "Gilbert, I hate you! I truly hate you! Get out! Leave now!" "Sherilyn…" "Sherilyn!" Outside, Edgar had just arrived, noticing the door slightly open and hearing Sherilyn's cries. Rushing in, he found Sherilyn pushing Gilbert away. With a frown, Edgar stepped forward and pulled Gilbert back. "Gilbert, don't you dare bully Sherilyn." "Edgar!" Sherilyn, seeking refuge, clung to Edgar, "Get him out, I don't want to see him!" "Alright!" Without hesitation, Edgar shielded Sherilyn behind him, "Gilbert, you heard Sherilyn… you better leave." Reluctantly, Gilbert glanced back. Sherilyn had turned her face away, her rejection clear. "Fine." Gilbert's voice was hoarse, suddenly coming to his senses, "I'm leaving." Swiftly turning, he left the apartment, his heart and mouth filled with bitterness. What had come over him? How had he forgotten his promise to Sherilyn, to not bother her anymore? He had been holding back so well. But at the sight of Sherilyn's tears, he couldn't control himself... Glancing back through the slightly open door, he could barely see Edgar helping Sherilyn to sit on the couch, gently brushing her hair away from her face... Gilbert's heart twisted painfully as he quickly averted his gaze, almost fleeing. … Driving out of Sunset Ridge Community, Gilbert called Sophia. He informed her, "It's me, everything's settled now, you can bring Jenna back, okay." After hanging up, he thought for a moment, then called Francis. "Hey, big brother, are you at the office?" "Yeah, what's up?" "I need a favor." On the other end, Francis replied, "Then come over, we can talk it over dinner." "Alright." Gilbert turned the car around, heading to the Johnson Group. Malvina was a real troublemaker, and to prevent her from causing more havoc, he needed someone to watch over Sherilyn and keep Malvina at bay. Entering the Johnson Group, Gilbert felt a mix of familiarity and estrangement. Ever since Sylvia Johnson had ousted him from the Johnson family, he hadn't been back here. But since it wasn't public knowledge, those who knew, the close ones, treated him the same at the Johnson Group. Unhindered, he made his way to the CEO's office on the top floor. "Big brother." "Hmm," Francis nodded slightly, "Decided to come back to work?" "Not exactly…" Gilbert hesitated, shaking his head. Somewhat embarrassed, "I came to ask if I could borrow Allen and Abel." Allen and Abel had always been his personal bodyguards. However, both Allen and Abel were paid by the Johnson Group, and thus, during this period, Gilbert hadn't asked them to follow. "Borrow?" Francis frowned, somewhat displeased, "Do you really have to be so formal with your big brother?" He didn't ask why Gilbert needed them, just sighed. "You're my brother, always." "Big brother…" Gilbert was moved, "Thank you." "Take them with you." Francis shook his head, emphasizing again, "Next time, you don't need to ask, just like before. In the Johnson family, you still have a say…"