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 to check on her

phone rang. It was Derek Brooks.

“Hey, what’s up?”

anxious. “You’re 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 him

accident? How could that be? Wasn’t he supposed to be with Adela?

heart sank. “What

“A car crash!”

not being there, couldn’t provide many details. “My aunt was in hysterics over the phone, couldn’t make out much, but I’m worried Edgar might not be able to handle this alone.”

“Alright.”

his brother’s in trouble.

“Thanks.”

arrival, Edgar had already been rushed

Ferguson.” Gilbert hurried over.

grabbed Gilbert’s arm. “You’re just

I’ve

“Okay, thank you!”

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

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

debate, Gilbert finally picked up his

“Hello?”

to answer, but

“Sherilyn”