CHAPTER 194


    After a while, Caroline came out, her eyes red and swollen from crying.


    She spoke with sobs. “Sylvia, Gilbert, what did the doctor say about Francis’s condition?”


    “There, there, my dear.” Sylvia pulled Caroline close, fearing the news might break her heart further,


    trying to console her. “The doctor mentioned that we can’t rush Francis’s recovery. It’s already a


    miracle he woke up. His


    rehabilitation will take time.”


    “Okay.” Caroline nodded, tears choking her voice. “I understand. I’ll be there for


    him.”


    Then, she turned to Gilbert. “I might have to cut back on work. I need to make


    time to care for Francis.”


    Sylvia was quick to support, not even waiting for Gilbert to speak. “You’ve thought this through well,


    dear. Don’t worry. Gilbert will handle it.”


    Patting Caroline’s hand, Sylvia added, “Francis will get better. You’ve been through so much, my


    dear. It’s finally turning around, isn’t it?”


    Caroline managed a tearful smile, “Yes, Sylvia.”


    That night, Gilbert stayed over at the Johnson Mansion as usual.


    He brought some chicken soup to Sylvia’s room.


    Sylvia smiled while epting it. “Thanks, my boy.”


    Gilbert smiled back at her. “Don’t mention it.”


    Both were in good spirits today.


    Having the soup, Sylvia remembered something. She asked, “Did you tell Sherilyn about Francis


    waking up?”


    “Not yet,” Gilbert shook his head.


    “You…” Sylvia gave him a look, setting down her soup and reaching for her phone.


    “If you don’t tell bar I will. Francie was fond of Sharilus and Cherilyn took good


    care of him when he first fell into thea. She needs to know…”


    “Grandma.” Amused and exasperated, Gilbert stopped her, “I’m not keeping it from Sherilyn. It’s just


    that Sherilyn’s not in Sunhaven right now.”


    “What?” Sylvia was surprised. “Where did she go? How do you know? You’re still bothering her,


    huh?”


    “Ahem.” Gilbert cleared his throat and covered his mouth with a hand. “What are you saying,


    Grandma? I’m pursuing her, legitimately pursuing her, okay?”


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    Outside, Caroline passed by the slightly ajar door and heard it clear as day. She stopped in her


    tracks. Holding her breath, she listened.


    “You’re just looking for trouble!” Sylvia scoffed at Gilbert inside, “I tried setting you up before, and


    you didn’t want it! Now that she’s not interested, you’re all in?”


    Suddenly, Sylvia thought of Caroline and sighed. “Do you always want what you can’t have? Always


    chasing someone ‘not into you“?”


    “Grandma!” Gilbert was annoyed. “Why are you saying the same things as everyone else? How


    many times do I have to exin before you believe me? I’ve taken Caroline as my sister–inw!


    Fran is awake, and you can’t say things


    like this!”


    Mentioning Francis made Sylvia embarrassed. She nodded, “You’re right. My apologies.”


    Then, she asked about Sherilyn again, “So, if Sherilyn isn’t in Sunhaven, where is she?”


    Gilbert smirked proudly, “She went to Ironforge.”


    “Why Ironforge?” Sylvia was even more puzzled, “Aside from the Johnson family, she has no other


    rtives. She didn’t get scammed, did she?”


    “Grandma.” Gilbert chuckled, “Don’t worry. Sherilyn went with Daphne.”


    Then, he exined how Sherilyn joined the Lightning Dance Troupe.


    Sylvia was astounded. “You’ve gone to such lengths… for Sherilyn?”