Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 410

In the heart of Sunset Ridge Community, nestled by the meandering Riverbend, the local amenities might have been nothing to write home about, but the vast expanse of Elfwood Park next door was a different story altogether

Every afternoon, as regular as clockwork, Sophia would take Jenna by the hand and lead her to play in the park.

They were never alone.

A few neighborhood kids, each shadowed by either storytelling grandparents or babysitters like Sophia, would come along.

The cacophony of children’s laughter filled the air as the kids banded together, lost in their games while the adults found solace on nearby benches, keeping an eye out while exchanging tales and laughter of their own.

Among the children, Jenna stood out – one of the only two girls in the group, her charm and beauty made her a favorite.

At that moment, a little boy was trying his best to impress her.

“Jenna, try this,” he said, opening his palm to reveal a candy, its wrapper shining in the sun. Jenna had never seen such a candy before. “Is it good?”

“Delicious,” the boy replied with a nod, peeling off the wrapper with a flourish that could only be described as gentlemanly. “Jenna, open wide…”

as the candy’s flavors exploded in her mouth, her eyes lit up. “Yummy!” It’s sweet and a

you more tomorrow. My dad got them

his fingers, clumsily but earnestly, Jenna’s curiosity was piqued not by the promise of more candy but by something else entirely.

What’s a

boy paused, confusion etched on his face. “My dad? He’s, well, my dad.”

“Just like having a mom,

“Dawn!”

attention snapped away at the sound. “Mom’s here to pick me up. I gotta

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ran off, leaving

“Jenna.”

crouched down in front of her it was Gilbert, who had spotted her from his car and returned. “Hey

Jenna replied, recognizing him immediately. “You’re the one who helps me with my homework and buys me strawberry milkshakes. Hi,

memory, I see.”