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!”

returned to the hospital room, phone in hand, debating whether to call Sherilyn

phone rang. It was Derek

“Hey, what’s up?”

in 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

How could that be? Wasn’t he supposed to be

sank. “What

“A car crash!”

in hysterics over the phone, couldn’t make out much, but I’m worried Edgar might not be able to

“Alright.”

to step up when his brother’s in trouble. “Leave it to me. I’m on my way!”

“Thanks.”

the emergency department. Upon arrival, Edgar had already been rushed into surgery. The doctor was speaking with

Gilbert hurried

Johnson” Adela, distraught, grabbed Gilbert’s arm. “You’re just

Ferguson, don’t worry. I’ve got this ”

“Okay, thank you!”

taken to the surgery room. Gilbert, seeing Adela pacing nervously on the bench, thought of Sherilyn…. Should he let her know?

result of the stress from their situation. If he didn’t make it… Should Sherilyn be here? But, could he really do that? What if Edgar woke up? Could he still separate

Gilbert finally picked up his phone and dialed Sherilyn’s

“Hello?”

answer, but she also wormed he wouldn’t stop calling. “What is it?”

“Sherilyn”