Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?
Chapter 396

"It's simple."

Sherilyn stared at her, her thoughts clear and decisive. "Rebecca's phone has a video of you tripping me... I want you to drop the charges! I want Rebecca safe and sound!"

"Alright." Caroline nodded almost without hesitation.

If that video went viral, her reputation would be ruined! In this era of the internet, celebrities couldn't afford any blemish on their record. Even with the Johnson family backing her, if she lost the affection of the general public, she was doomed to be blacklisted! That would be a fatal blow for her!

"But..." Caroline clenched her fists, her palms slick with sweat. "You have to give me her phone! I need to destroy it completely!"

"Deal." Sherilyn nodded. "Rebecca's phone was confiscated by the police. Once she's released, I'll hand it over to you myself!"

"Fine."

Caroline nodded. She wasn't worried about Sherilyn going back on her word. If she couldn't get the phone, she could always retract her promise... They both had leverage on each other.

...

At that moment, Francis had arrived but hadn't informed Gilbert in advance. Upon his arrival, he didn't head to the hospital room but to the doctor's office to inquire about Caroline's condition.

"It looked serious at first, a bloody mess, but it was just superficial wounds. Her bones are fine, just a minor fracture, no surgery needed."

Francis let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

But then the doctor added, "However, Mr. Johnson... The reason she passed out from the pain is related to her constitution. Since her miscarriage, she hasn't fully recovered."

The doctor was well aware of the Johnson family's status in Sunhaven and was slightly more attentive.

"Mr. Johnson, if you're planning on having children in the future, she'll need proper care and recovery."

Miscarriage?

Francis' eyebrows twitched, his handsome and refined face showing little emotion, merely nodding.

"Thank you for the heads up."

"You're welcome, Mr. Johnson. Take care."

"Right."

Francis maneuvered his wheelchair, leaving the doctor's office with a calm demeanor but internally, a storm was brewing. Caroline had a miscarriage?

His expression gradually darkened, a gloomy aura gathering between his brows, becoming more intense...

"Big brother!" Gilbert approached him quickly. "There you are! I went to the entrance but didn't replace you."

"Just checking with the doctor about Caroline's condition."

"Don't worry, Caroline's situation isn't severe. I'll take you to see her."

"Alright."

When they arrived at the hospital room, Sherilyn had already left.

"Francis." Upon seeing Francis, Caroline's eyes immediately filled with tears.

"Caroline." Francis raised his arm, taking her hand. "You've suffered, but don't worry, I've already instructed Gilbert. Those who hurt you will not be let off easily."

"Yes, big brother." Gilbert nodded.

"Let me see, where did you get hurt? Does it hurt a lot?"

"Here... it hurts so much..."

Watching the two, Gilbert silently left the room, gently closing the door behind him. Checking his phone, Sherilyn had hit a wall with Caroline and hadn't thought to look for him yet? Or was she too ashamed? No matter, for Rebecca's sake, she would eventually come.

The next morning, Charles came to Golden Oak Manor to pick up Gilbert and brought him some news.

"Mr. Gilbert, got a message from the police station. Ms. Bennett has dropped the charges, and Rebecca has been released!"