Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 722

"Really?"

Caroline paused, tears hanging at the corners of her eyes, "You're not kidding me?"

"No joke, it's the truth."

Gilbert nodded solemnly.

Though the doctors couldn't be completely sure, even a sliver of a chance was worth trying.

"Caroline, I won't give up, and you shouldn't either, okay?"

"..."

Caroline looked up at him, silent for a long moment before finally nodding. She squeezed his hand.

"Gilbert, don't leave me alone. You're all I've got!"

"Never." Gilbert promised earnestly, "I'll never leave you..."

He felt responsible for her plight; how could he ever abandon her?

"The doctor will be making rounds soon. Maybe freshen up a bit?"

"Okay." Caroline nodded immediately, her spirits lifted somewhat, "I'll listen to you."

...

That evening.

When the doorbell rang, Sherilyn had just finished bathing Jenna, getting ready to read her a bedtime story.

"I'll get the door..."

"Sophia, let me."

Sherilyn stopped Sophia in her tracks and headed to the door, opening it to see Gilbert as expected.

"Sherilyn." Gilbert gave an awkward smile, his face filled with remorse. He glanced inside, "Is Jenna asleep yet?"

Stepping forward, Sherilyn blocked his way.

She looked at him, her gaze indifferent, "I'd advise you not to go in."

"Sherilyn..." Gilbert's brow furrowed, "I was tied up this morning, I'll explain everything to Jenna."

"And what about next time?"

Before Gilbert could ponder, Jenna, with her little legs, scampered out.

"Wow!"

The little one's eyes lit up with stars upon seeing Gilbert.

"Sir, you’re here! Hug!"

"Jenna, sweetie."

Gilbert's heart melted as he bent down to pick her up.

"Mr. Gilbert." Jenna nestled into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I waited for you to tuck me in."

"Is that so?"

Gilbert glanced at Sherilyn and then carried Jenna into the room, "I'm sorry, Jenna, I’m late."

Sherilyn stood frozen on the spot, after a long while, she raised her hand to rub her temples.

Jenna was getting more attached to Gilbert, and it was happening at the worst possible time...