Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 312

With a soft and tender embrace, Sherilyn hugged Jenna. “No tears, my little treasure. Don’t worry, your mama isn’t going anywhere without you. This time, when I go back to Sunhaven, you’re coming with me. From now on, you and I will never be apart again.”

“Really?”

Jenna stopped crying instantly, her big, doe–like eyes sparkling as she looked up at her mother.

“Is it true, Mom?”

“Yes, my love, it’s true.”

Sherilyn, with eyes brimming with tears, gently wiped away Jenna’s tears. Leaving Jenna in Crestwood was primarily for her to await a crucial surgery. Now that all hope was last, there was no reason to leave her daughter behind.

“Wow!”

Jenna’s tears tumed into laughter, and she jumped up in excitement. Im going home with Mommy! Being with Mommy is the best!”

Children don’t dwell on somews; where their mother is, that’s home, that’s safety!

“My sweet girl.

Sherlyn lifted Jenna into her arms and pinched her cheeks. “You’ve cried yourself into a little kitten. Let’s wash your face and get ready for bed.”

“Okay!”

to call Sherilyn or

It was Derek

“Hey, what’s up?”

Crestwood, right? I need a favor… Edgar’s been in an accident. I can’t make it over there right now. Can you check on

be? Wasn’t he supposed to be with

sank. “What happened?”

“A car crash!”

in hysterics over the phone, couldn’t

“Alright.”

when his brother’s in trouble. “Leave it to me.

“Thanks.”

up and immediately rushed to the emergency department. Upon arrival, Edgar had already been rushed into surgery.

Ferguson.” Gilbert hurried over.

grabbed Gilbert’s arm. “You’re just in time!

don’t worry. I’ve

“Okay, thank you!”

paperwork was done, Edgar was quickly taken to the surgery room. Gilbert, seeing Adela pacing nervously on the bench, thought of Sherilyn…. Should he let

of the stress from their situation. If he didn’t make it… Should Sherilyn be here? But, could he

much internal debate, Gilbert finally picked up his phone and dialed

“Hello?”

pause before the answer came. Sherilyn didn’t want to answer, but she also wormed he

“Sherilyn”