Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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Chapter 24 But the person in the bed could not respond. Years had passed, and Francis looked nearly the sas if he were merely sleeping Yet, when thinking back to his once vibrant spirit, Sherilyn found it impossible to cto terms with it no matter how many years passed Who said that good people get rewarded? Francis, such a kind soul, had ended up in a vegetative state, lying there for years! It seemed he would never wake up The bathroom door opened, revealing a nurse. Carrying a basin, the nurse saw Sherilyn's red eyes and nodded politely. "Hello" "Hi" Sherilyn extended her hand. "Are you here to wash his face?" The nurse answered, "No, I'm here to shave him" Sherilyn nodded, noticing his stubble had grown out, casting a shadow on his face. She reached out, suggesting. "Letdo it. I've taken care of him before." Back when Francis first had his accident, Sherilyn was the one who had looked after him.

Sylvia was heartbroken and in poor health, Gilbert was overwhelmed with work, and Caroline was pregnant. Within the Johnson family, she was the only one left. Nurses usually respect family wishes.

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He placed the basin on the nightstand and handed over a towel, "Sure, here you go! "Thanks" After expressing her gratitude, Sherilyn wet the towel and warmed Francis' cheeks and chin, covered in a beard.

Then, she applied shaving cream and carefully started shaving him with a razor. She was so focused that she didn't notice the door open and Caroline walking in.. surprised.

Caroline was limping slightly. When she got to the bed and saw Sherilyn, she was s "Sherilyn, is that you?" She raised an eyebrow, "What are you doing here? Sherilyn glanced at her, replying, "I cto see Fran. As for what I'm doing? Isn't it obvious? I'm shaving him." "Huh" Caroline let out a faint chuckle. "Of course, I saw that. But is that what you're here for?" "What else would it be? Sherilyn countered.

"You..." Their eyes locked, tension hanging thick between them. Caroline crossed her ams, shaking her head. "Well, you've seen him now. You can leave. We have nurses here. We don't need your help." "is that so?" Sherilyn replied calmly, staring her down. "You're kickingout as soon as I arrive, Caroline? What are you afraid of? Feeling guilty?" "What are you implying?" Caroline frowned, her expression darkening.

"What am I implying?" Sherilyn curved her lips, pointing at Francis. "Gilbert's not here. You don't have to pretend." Her gaze fell on Caroline's belly. "What happened back then? You might deceive the whole world, but can you deceive yourself? Ask your conscience. Do you think you've been fair to Fran?" Caroline was stunned. "What nonsense e are you talking about?" Hmph. Sherilyn scoffed, "Four years, and you're not guilty of facing Fran?" "I don't understand what you're saying!" Furious, Caroline pointed toward the door and snapped, "Get out! You're not welchere!" Outside the ward, Gilbert was on the phone with Sylvia.

Sylvia had called Gilbert immediately after leaming Sherilyn had gone to see Francis alone, asking him to pick her up.

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Sylvia's voice cthrough the phone, "Gilbert, listen to me. It's so remote there. Late at night, and Sherilyn's a girl..." "I know, Grandma." Gilbert sighed, adjusting his forehead. "Tm already here!" He was also visiting his brother that night.

Gilbert assured Sylvia. "Don't Worry, III ensure she gets hoixe safety, okay?" Sylvia was relieved. "That's good."

As Gilbert walked and talked, he hung up the phone and reached the ward door. Pushing it open, he saw the Ve scene dicaroline pointing to the door and shouting. "Get out! You're not welchere!" And there was Sherilyn, standing by the bed. 175 Chapter 24

Instantly, Gilbert's face darkened, his eyes filled with an intimidating m coldness, hanlyn, what did you do to Cartier 'Gilbert Caroline's eyes instantly welled up with tears. "It's okay. I'm here Gilbert quickly moved to Caroline' Ashburn >

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