Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Sylvia was always content.

In many families, siblings often quarrel over inheritance, but her grandsons, ever since they were little, had been the picture of brotherly love and respect.

That was the way to ensure the family's prosperity.

The day before Thanksgiving, Gilbert was discharged from the hospital.

Charles took care of the paperwork, Sherilyn and the nurse packed everything up, and David was already waiting downstairs.

Because of Gilbert's accident, the Johnsons hadn't been able to celebrate properly. Making up for it on Thanksgiving was a must.

"We can go now."

When Charles returned, Sherilyn helped Gilbert into his coat.

"Sherilyn." Gilbert looked down at her, knowing they couldn't spend Thanksgiving together as planned.

"The day after tomorrow, first thing, I'll come over for breakfast with you and Jenna. I'll bring her a little bunny lantern," he said, wishing he could invite them over to the Johnson house, but he knew Sherilyn might not be ready for that. Just a little more time was needed. Sherilyn buttoned up his coat, thinking of Jenna's excited face, and nodded.

"Okay, I'll tell her."

...

Thanksgiving Day at the Southern District Sanatorium was bustling with activity.

Nurse Jane was walking Mrs. Rebecca White in the yard, saying, "Mrs. White, we've put up lanterns all around the yard. It'll look so beautiful when they're all lit up tonight."

Then, realizing her mistake, she hastily apologized, "Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs. White."

"It's alright."

Mrs. White smiled, not bothered in the least. "I'm not that fragile, Jane. Don't worry so much."

"Let's walk a bit further, shall we? We've had some new arrivals recently; the place is more lively..."

Mrs. White could indeed hear the increase in voices around her.

"Excuse me, could you tell me where...?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Mrs. White's ears!

That voice!

She had heard it for years; how could she not recognize it? It was Eddy Jones! But what was he doing here? Had he found her?

He must be here to take her away!

Panic whitened her face, and she began to tremble uncontrollably.

One thought hammered in her mind: Run! She had to run fast. If Eddy caught her, it would be the end!

She let go of Nurse Jane and bolted!

"Mrs. White."

Caught off guard, Nurse Jane froze. "Where are you going?"

Mrs. White couldn't hear her; she just ran straight ahead!

""Mrs. White!"

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Eddy, who was visiting a friend, also heard the commotion. He frowned, wondering... Rebecca White?

Could it be...?

No, it couldn't be. Or was he overthinking?

Eddy quickly grabbed a nurse, "Excuse me, the Mrs. White you're calling for, what's her first name?"

The nurse, busy with the search, replied without thinking, "Rebecca White!"

Eddy was stunned. It was her!

After all this time searching, he'd found her hiding here!