Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Finally, she had a baby. The blonde nurse cradled the newborn into Sherilyn's arms, and she wept with joy amidst her overwhelming tears. It was her child., her family. From then on, she wouldn't be alone

anymore!

Closing her eyes, she passed out from exhaustion.

When she came out of the coma, Sherilyn held her baby close, silent and downcast.

The blonde nurse looked at her helplessly. She was there to remind Sherilyn about the hospital bill. Sherilyn had paid some, but it was far from enough.

Sherilyn kept her head low, lost for words. She knew it was shameful, but she was out of money.

"Phew." Though stern, the nurse had a soft heart. Seeing how young Sherilyn was, she guessed the girl had been abandoned. "Don't you have family or friends? Contact them. Maybe they can help." After saying that, she left, not pressing too hard.

Sherilyn lifted her head, her eyes brimming with tears. She had no family, no friends; she was completely alone. But she was a mother. She couldn't just dodge the hospital bills like a deadbeat! Digging through her bag, Sherilyn found her phone. After eight long months, she dialed Gilbert's number.

Ring. Ring. Ring. After an agonizingly long wait, the call connected.

"Gi..."

"Hello?"

could finish, a familiar female voice

you looking for Gilbert? He's a bit tied up now,

she be so kind? Doesn't she despise

"I was wondering... if he could

couldn't bring herself to ask outright for money anymore. She could only hope to

pay it back. As soon as I have

voice was amiable,

you..." Before Sherilyn could finish, the line

phone, her heart sinking. Gilbert would help, right? It may be for the sake of old times or because they weren't officially divorced yet. But days passed, and Sherilyn

the hospital's main entrance, her baby

looking up at the winter sun, its warmth bittersweet, tears welled

do you have to cry? You're a mother. You

penniless. Her apartment had burned down, and she had nowhere

holding her

"Thief! She stole something!"

"Catch her!"

urgent footsteps behind her got closer and