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!”

hospital room, phone in hand, debating whether to call Sherilyn or to check on her

It was Derek

“Hey, what’s up?”

been in an accident. I can’t make it over there right

could that be? Wasn’t he supposed to

heart sank.

“A car crash!”

phone, couldn’t

“Alright.”

in trouble. “Leave

“Thanks.”

to the emergency department. Upon arrival, Edgar had already been rushed into surgery. The doctor was speaking with Adela. “Here’s

Ferguson.” Gilbert hurried over.

Johnson” Adela, distraught, grabbed Gilbert’s arm. “You’re just in time! My Edgar, oh my Edgar

don’t worry. I’ve got this

“Okay, thank you!”

seeing Adela

car accident, a surgery. Edgar’s accident was a result of the stress from their situation. If he didn’t make it… Should Sherilyn be

much internal debate, Gilbert finally picked up his

“Hello?”

the answer came. Sherilyn didn’t want to answer, but she also wormed he wouldn’t stop calling. “What is it?”

“Sherilyn”