Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 449

Gilbert was cruising the neighborhood, his car moving at a leisurely pace, especially as he neared the local park.

He deliberately pulled over and stopped the car.

Rolling down the window, he peered outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of Jenna.

Considering Jenna was in the hospital just yesterday, the chances seemed slim.

Yet, his gaze suddenly froze – there she was, Jenna!

She looked cozy in her puffy jacket, swinging on a playground swing, with a slightly older boy giving her a push.

Gilbert opened the car door and stepped out.

“Having fun?” he called out.

“Yeah!” came the cheerful reply.

Want to go higher?”

“Yes, please. Ha–ha…”

“Jenna,” Gilbert approached, his long strides taking him directly to her, where he steadied the swing.

Jenna, with her hat and mask revealing only her grape–like big eyes, beamed a crescent smile at him.

“Sir, it’s you!”

swing, and with a quick move, Gilbert scooped her

arms.

shoulder, quite

raised an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping

you need

small jewelry box from his pocket, flipping it open

something for you. Do

widened in joy at the sight.

out tentatively, then hesitated

arched an eyebrow. “Don’t

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Jenna nodded, her hesitation clear. “But my mom taught me not to take things from

thought to himself how well–mannered she was for such a young child, a credit to her mother’s

“It’s okay.”

are friends, and your Minnie wandered off. I caught a couple more to keep

“Sir…”

sparkled, veiled with a

to remember her

out her arms, she hugged Gilbert tightly. “Thank you, sir!

heart warmed at

“I love you too.”

a hair clip from the box. “Let

“Yes, please!”

Minnie on

felt for

“Beautiful.”